Breezing Palace of Golden Triangle Tour: Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
Golden Triangle India Tour is the most traversed tour of India which is ideal for traveling in India first time. In this tour, you can discover the popular destination of India which includes Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. The tour is ideal for the first time traveling in India wherein one can experience the charm of cultures traditions, fairs, festivals, brilliant artifacts, majestic forts, palaces, and many other. Hawa Mahal which is also known as the palace of winds is one of the most notable attractions of Golden Triangle Tour. The royal grandeur of this palace is the pride of Rajasthan as well as India. So, let’s take a look at what is so special about this beautiful palace.
History of Hawa Mahal-
The alluring architecture of the palace of winds was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the bygone era of 1799. The king was inspired by the alluring architecture of Khetri Mahal and by that he constructed this stunning and heritage site. The prime reason to build this was to give the royal ladies a private space to enjoy the activities in the city without being seen to anyone. The palace was designed by Lal Chand Ustad, who put all his efforts to make this the most attractive one.
Structure of Hawa Mahal-
Hawa Mahal is located on the edge of the city palace which extends to the women chamber known as zenana. The royal grandeur structural design of Hawa Mahal contains the utilization of red and pink sandstone. The architecture contains 5 story exterior is similar to the honeycomb of a beehive which is featured with its beautiful 953 small windows known as Jharokhas. These Jharokhas are adorned with intricate latticework which gives a glamorous look to the palace and makes it inimitable from others. This lattice design was considered to allow royal ladies who can observe the happening of outside which may include the celebration of festivals, the on-going everyday lifestyles, the bustling streets of Jaipur, and many other things without being seen from outside. The structural design of Hawa Mahal features the cool air from the Venturi effect which is a pathway of cold breeze into the palace.
Things to do in Hawa Mahal
Enlisting the things to do in Hawa Mahal-
- Photography
- Watch the architectural design
- Witness the intricate carvings
- Visit Ratan Mandir
- Vichitra Mandir
- Prakash Mandir
- Hawa Mandir
Travel Tips for Hawa Mahal visit:
- Before entering the palace get an entry ticket of Hawa Mahal. Camera charges are excluded.
- Timings for Hawa Mahal visit is expected to be in between 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
- The palace of breeze is within the walking distance of City Palace and Jantar Mantar. So it is advisable to pay a visit to these monuments along with Hawa Mahal.
- You can also buy some attractive handicraft items, Rajasthani Jutti, and traditional wears from outside Hawa Mahal.
- The best time to visit Jaipur is from October to March when you can explore the monuments of Jaipur without any inconvenience.
Experience the royal charm of Hawa Mahal at Jaipur in your Golden Triangle Tour Package, and pay a visit to the mesmerizing fortifications of a bygone era. Other then Hawal Mahal in Jaipur you can also explore Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall Museum, Jal Mahal etc. You can also plan a family trip to Jaipur which makes you experience the glorious history of kings/ Maharajas who left their footprints in Jaipur in the form of their heritage forts and palaces.
