Hawa Mahal

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    Johari Bazaar, Old City
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Lonely Planet review

Jaipur's most distinctive landmark, Hawa Mahal is a remarkable, delicately honeycombed pink-sandstone structure. The five-storey building was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city. It's an amazing example of Rajput artistry, and remains a great place for people-watching from behind the small broken shutters.

The top offers stunning views over the Jantar Mantar and the City Palace in one direction, and over Siredeori Bazaar in the other.

Entrance to the Hawa Mahal is from the back. To get there, return to the intersection on your left as you face the Hawa Mahal, turn right and then take the first right again through an archway.