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Hawa Mahal

Castle4.5 · 166 6984.2 · 9 243≈ 38 minEntry: ~200 INR1.2 km from the center

The Palace of Winds — a five-storey pink sandstone facade with 953 honeycomb windows through which court women watched the street unseen. Built in 1799 under Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to cool the summer breezes. Behind it are modest halls and a museum; the best view is from the café across the street.

Highlights

  • 953 honeycomb windows
  • Jaipur pink sandstone
  • A museum behind the facade

Opening hours

Mon09:00 – 18:30
Tue09:00 – 18:30
Wed09:00 – 18:30
Thu09:00 – 18:30
Fri09:00 – 18:30
Sat09:00 – 18:30
Sun09:00 – 18:30

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