Hawa Mahal

This Mahala was built by maharaja savoy singh of Jaipur, it was built with pink and red stonemud, this Mahala have 953 windows, these windows were used to see outside activities by the then women from inside.

Hwa Mahal, the palace of wind, worth to see,
Magnificent architecture, beautifully decorated windows, you can feel the proud on the architect dovelopment in ancient india, most glorious site I have ever seen.

This is the first time, I saw hawa Mahala from inside in detail. Otherwise after sight seeing there is no time and energy that we see it from road outside and click photos of Hawa Mahala.
It was very thoughtful of those rulers to think of giving some vent to the women folk - not only to get wind but also to see the busy street in front without being seen. Those multiple windows at 5 different levels facing the street and few windows facing the side trees are very artistically designed. Apart from stairs there is a ramp for climbing up and down. Very nice for senior citizens. I saw such ramp in Spain - Seville mosque made into church. That ramp is for the mule to take moulvi for prayer call. Namaz. Jaipuri trellises are very photogenic. Few colorful glasses are an eye sore in these pink trellises.
It is very nice to see around with foreigners and newly weds posing for photos all over the Mahala.
The puppeteers have put up a small tent inside the Mahala. The woman plays on drums and sings. The man operates the puppets. They do sell some puppets for pittance of Rs. 100 -200.

This is one of the famous place to visit in Rajasthan. Fort is very well maintained. Fort is in Old Jaipur city. There are lots of windows in this fort.

Must carry goggles, cap as Jaipur is still hot.
Dehydrate yourself enough.
Enjoy the local food if you are foodie. I bet you would love the hospitality & the food.

Hawa Mahala is exactly like its name- breezy and oh yes, it springs on you out of thin air. Located in the bustling old city area, you would never think that this beautiful structure exists in all that chaos. The facade is so breathtaking that you will, for a moment, lose sight and sense of all of the world that is coming at you from every direction.
Walk past and enter the Mahala and you are in a dizzying maze of stairs, open spaces, jharokas or windows and lots and lots of stained glass. The colored windows and glass decorations are a great spot for some artistic photography. Nothing better to send your social media on a tizzy tailspin.
Your run of the mill travelogues or guides would say that Hawa Mahala is one of the must do. Listen to them. It is a must do. Don't miss it or it's simplistic grandeur.

You need a mind full of appreciation for the planners and creators of this place. The kings in those days were respecting women and were taking good care of them if exemplified thorough this lovey Mahala.
Our guide Mr. Sharma was very hospitable, polite and fully appreciative of Rajasthan Govt for taking care of this monument.
I was surprised to observe that there were no means for CASHLESS transactions at the Govt monitored site !!!
A wonderful site to enjoy cool breeze during noon of summer !!

The main reason behind the making of Hawa Mahala was to felicitate Rajput women who were not allowed to appear in public places. GREAT PLACE AND GREAT LANDMARK IN THE VIBES OF THE CITY WHICH ATTRACTS TOURIST ALL OVER THE WORLD

Nominal entry fee 50rs. Camera fee also to be paid. Discount for students available. Only rs 5 entry fee for students if shown their school id card. Foolish people are asking for id card for 12-13 years children for discount. They can't judge that such small children are school going only. Batter .. Keep id card. Nice place for photography.

Very beautiful place Hawa Mahal (English translation: "Palace of Winds" or "Palace of the Breeze") is a palace in Jaipur, India, so named because it was essentially a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside. Constructed of red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, and extends to the zenana, or women's chambers.