Palace of Wind (Hawa Mahal)
Jaipur, India
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What is the entry fee for Wind palace Jaipur?
Entry fee and timings The monument opens at 9.00 am and closes at 5.30 pm. The entry fee is different for Indian nationals and foreign tourists. While Indians have to pay ₹50, the entry fee for foreigners is ₹200. This fee includes camera charges.
What is palace of Wind?
Hawa Mahal, also known as the “palace of winds“ was built in 1799 by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. It is considered unique as it has many small windows and balconies that seem like a honeycomb.
Which city is called Paris of India?
Jaipur, popularly known as the “Pink City”, and “Paris of India”, is the capital of Rajasthan state, India.
What was the purpose of the windows in Hawa Mahal?
The facade contains an astonishing 953 small windows, or jharokhas, each finished with intricate lattice work. This dense screen allowed the secluded royal women to observe the bustling street festivals and daily life below without being seen themselves, thus adhering to the purdah system.