The Hawa Mahal is also known as the Palace of Winds. It was used as a summer house by the royal family. It was built very strategically and the most amazing fact is that this tall structure is standing strong without a foundation. Back in those golden days, the royal Rajput women did not come in front of people and they strictly followed the ‘Pardah System’. 

This Palace gave them the freedom to sit behind these windows and observe the hustle and bustle in the streets below without being noticed by anyone. The Hawa Mahal, Jaipur allowed them to enjoy the royal processions and witness the mela organized by the commoners. The Hawa Mahal Jaipur ticket prices are INR 50 for Indian tourists and INR 200 for Foreigners, so once you get a chance to visit Jaipur do buy a ticket for Hawa Mahal.

The structure in itself is a perfect blend of the Islamic Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. A certain part of the Hawa Mahal, Jaipur resembles the crown of Lord Krishna. The Mahal was built in 1799 and was designed by Lal Chand Ustad. It is a part of the City Palace. The Hawa Mahal has 953 small windows and each of them is similar to the size of a peephole. 

The Ratan Mandir inside the monument has colorful glasswork on the walls and when the sunlight passes through these glasses the area looks breathtakingly beautiful. The structure is currently preserved by the archaeological department and restoration work is done on a timely basis. The exterior of the Mahal may make you feel that the place is fancy and decorative but the interior is very simple yet elegant. 

• If you do not like being accompanied by a guide and still want to be informed about the historical site then you can opt for the audio guide available on a paid basis at the Mahal. You can listen to the audio while you move around, take your time to observe the architecture, and the beautiful places mirrors and windows. 
• You can enjoy the view from the top of the Mahal while people on the street below run around doing their daily chores. 
• If you are a skilled photographer and like to capture historic monuments then you can go around clicking pictures but remember to reach here early because this palace is often crowded. 
• To get a front view of the peacock feather-shaped structure you can visit the cafes situated right across the road.

• Wear comfortable shoes and clothes during your visit. The monument has slopes and stairs are not accessible everywhere so wear footwear that is not slippery. 
• Wear bright or pastel tones as they are more appealing while taking photographs.
• Avoid drinking a lot of water before visiting the Hawa Mahal because that may lead to a problem. 
• If you are visiting this monument during summers then remember to apply lots of sunscreen and lotion. 
• Do check the Hawa Mahal Jaipur timings before coming here. 
• If you are interested in history and like to get some extra information then hire a guide or else an audio guide will be helpful too. 

The best time to visit the Hawa Mahal is during the sunrise. The sunlight entering from the windows of the Palace adds up to the beauty that it emits. If you plan on visiting Jaipur during the summer season then visit the Hawa Mahal either during sunrise or during sunset, it is preferable to stay indoors during noontime. 

• City Palace
• City Market
• Jal Mahal
• Jantar Mantar
• Tripolia Bazaar 
• Albert Hall Museum
• Govind Dev Ji Temple
• Kale Hanuman Temple

• The Hawa Mahal was a summer house of the Royals, the scientifically and thoughtfully placed windows kept the Palace cold even during the harsh summer season. 
• Even though the Hawa Mahal, Jaipur doesn’t make it to the list of haunted structures, the local guides here say that there is a presence of female spirits here and their voices can be heard when the corridors are empty. 
• The Hawa Mahal has 365 jharokhas which are at the back of the monument and is also one of the most photographed corners of the palace. 
• The Hawa Mahal stands strong even without a foundation. It is known to be the tallest building in the world that stands without a foundation.