Hawa Mahal means “Palace of Winds”, a palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Hawa Mahal was designed by Lal Chand Ustad. Hawa Mahal is built of Red and Pink Sandstone. The palace is a five-story pyramidal shaped monument which is situated on the main thorough fare in the heart of Jaipur’s business centre. The palace is a five-story pyramidal shaped monument. The front elevation is like a honeycomb web of a beehive built with small portholes. Each porthole has miniature windows and has carved sandstone grills, finials and domes.
Jal Mahal (meaning “Water Palace”) is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture.
The Jantar Mantar monument in Jaipur, Rajasthan is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, and completed in 1734 CE. It features the world”s largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Jantar Mantar monument in Jaipur, Rajasthan is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, and completed in 1734 CE. It features the world”s largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Located near City Palace and Hawa Mahal of Jaipur, the monument features masonry, stone and brass instruments that were built using astronomy and instrument design principles of ancient Hindu Sanskrit texts. The instruments allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye. The monument expresses architectural innovations, as well as the coming together of ideas from different religious and social beliefs in 18th century India.
Car / Vehicle Description | INR |
Air-conditioned deluxe car (1+3 seats) | 1,500 |
7 Seater SUV A.C. (1+6 seats, Toyota) | 1,800 |
Tempo Traveler A.C. | 3,500 |
Mini Deluxe Coach A.C. | 6,000 |
Large Deluxe Coach A.C. | 7,000 |
Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, Jantar-Mantar, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple and Albert Hall sight seen only. Jai Garh, Nahargarh Hill charge Rs. 300/- extra