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Introduction
Perhaps, the most recognizable tourist attraction of Jaipur, the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds is a distinctive palace built by Sawai Pratap Singh (grand son of Sawai Jai Singh and son of Sawai Madhoo Singh) in 1799 AD. The palace, which is one of the most inimitable architectural feats of India, was designed by an architect called Lal Chand Usta. Though the reason for the construction of the Hawa Mahal, Jaipur can still not be ascertained yet it is conjectured that the palace was built to allow the female members of the royal family to glimpse of the city outside while remaining away from public eyes under cover of the pierced and latticed windows of the Hawa Mahal.
Getting There
By Air:
Jaipur Airport, Sanganer is at a distance of around 11km from the city center of Jaipur and well-connected by direct flights to other cities of the region like Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Aurangabad.
By Rail:
Jaipur is well-linked to all parts of the country by railways. These include the Shatabdi Express which connects the Pink City to Delhi as well as other direct trains to cities like Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Secunderabad, Agra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta.
By Road:
One of the most important cities of western India, Jaipur is well-connected to other cities of the region by road. The Delhi-Jaipur national highway is one of the finest roads of India.
Architecture
An enormous, tapering arrangement that is shaped like a beehive, the architecture of the Hawa Mahal has to be seen to be believed. 953 latticed casements and countless smaller windows make sure that, winds play constantly all around the palace forever, keeping the name of the palace intact. At a glance the palace can mislead you to believe that the construction is not tough enough to stay unharmed in the face of strong winds, an oxymoron that is broken as soon as you enter the vicinities of one of the most charming palaces in the world.
Attractions around the Hawa Mahal
City Palace:
Perhaps the pivotal point of tourism in Jaipur, the City Palace is the compound in which almost the royal buildings are constructed. Besides the Hawa Mahal, the Palace is also home to a number of forts, gardens and other places of tourist interest.
Jantar Mantar:
Designed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the Jantar Mantar is one of the prides of India, demonstrating the country's prowess in matters dealing with science and astronomy.
Amber Fort:
Built by Raja Man Singh, one of the greatest rulers of the Kachchawaha dynasty, this 16 th century fort is renowned for its architectural glory.
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