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[2025 Jaipur Attraction] Travel Guide for Hawa Mahal (Updated Mar)

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The Palace of Winds was built in 1799 and is located on the main road of the commercial center of Jaipur. It was originally part of the city palace and extended to the harem where the concubines were, and is now a landmark building in Jaipur. The unique five-story building of the Palace of Winds is like a huge pink "wall", which is densely covered with 953 honeycomb-shaped windows, made of red sandstone hollows. At sunrise in the morning, the Palace of Winds is particularly spectacular in the golden light, and it has a unique charm under the bright moon at night. The original intention of this design is to allow the concubines to watch the street below without being seen by outsiders, because they must strictly abide by the masking regulations. This structure also allows the wind to blow in anywhere in the palace. Even if it encounters strong winds, as long as the windows are opened, the wind will blow through the front and rear windows without blowing the building down, hence the name "Palace of Winds". Although the Palace of Winds is famous, many tourists usually leave in a hurry just to look outside. In fact, there are many places worth seeing inside. The entrance to the Palace of Winds is at the back, and there is an inner courtyard there. The interior of the Palace of Winds is well-lit, well-ventilated, and cleverly designed. The cloisters here extend in all directions, but exits can be easily found through signs.

Address:
Hawa Mahal Rd, Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-3 hours
Phone:
+91 141 261 8033
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