Hawa Mahal Nearby Metro Station
History
Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. The structure was designed by Lal Chand Ustad in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god.
Interesting Facts
The palace has 953 small windows called jharokhas decorated with intricate latticework. The original intention of the lattice was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen.
Activities
Nearby Places
Timings
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹50 for Indians, ₹200 for foreigners
Best Time to Visit
Early morning for photography, winter season for comfortable weather
How to Reach
Take Pink Line to Badi Chaupar and walk 10 minutes
Latitude: 26.9239° N
Longitude: 75.8267° E
Timings
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹50 for Indians, ₹200 for foreigners
Best Time to Visit
Early morning for photography, winter season for comfortable weather
- •Carry water and stay hydrated, especially during summer
- •Wear comfortable shoes as you may need to walk a lot
- •Consider visiting early morning to avoid crowds
- •Use metro to avoid traffic and parking issues
- •Respect local customs and dress modestly