Hawa Mahal in Jaipur

Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Built by: Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh
Unique Feature: Multi Layered Red And Pink Sandstone Building
Houses: Hawa Mahal Museum

Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa Mahal, a multi layered palace, was built by Sawai Pratap Singh (grand son of Sawai Jai Singh and son of Sawai Madhoo Singh) in 1799 AD and Mr. Lal Chand Usta was the architect. Famous for it's beehive like structure, the Hawa Mahal is an interplay of red and pink sand stone, carefully and painstakingly outlined with white borders and motifs. The palaces and forts of yesteryears, which were witness to the royal processions and splendours are now living monuments, accepted quite naturally into the lifestyle of the people of the "Pink City" Jaipur.

Falling under the Golden Triangle, and being visited by millions of domestic and foreign tourists, the city of Jaipur is a place of high tourist interest. The Pink City, as commonly known, has all sorts of amenities for domestic and foreign tourists. Hotels ranging from 5 star to low budgets are available. The city is linked by Rail, Road, and Air and attracts high traffic in winters.

The Impressive Architecture - Hawa Mahal
In Jaipur, the facades seem to have become as ornate as the interiors and sometimes, as in the case of the Hawa Mahal, Even more so. The Hawa Mahal, part of the Jaipur city palace complex is a familiar landmark, and is ties of pierced windows overlooking the street below.

In fact, the façade pretty much characterises what for, on the inside the building is no more than a series of corridors with windows overlooking the street. Its purpose was simply to allow the royal women a view of ceremonial processions while seated behind the small windows. Allowing them to look out without themselves being seen.

Famous for it's beehive like structure, the Hava Mahal is interplay of red and pink sand stone, carefully and painstakingly outlined with white borders and motifs. The palaces and forts of yesteryears, which were witness to the royal processions and splendours are now living monuments, accepted quite naturally into the lifestyle of the people of Jaipur.