Hawa Mahal, located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is a very popular historical building among the tourists from India and abroad. Its five-storey structure made of pink and red sandstone, bee hive-like structure and small windows make it special. Every year a large number of tourists reach Jaipur to see Hawa Mahal. If you are also planning to visit here, then know its history, ticket price, opening time and important information to reaching here.

What is the history of Hawa Mahal?

Hawa Mahal was built in the year 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of Jaipur. Its design was prepared by architect Lal Chand Ustad. This building was part of the imperial City Palace complex and was built specifically for the ladies of the royal family. At that time, due to the practice of purdah, royal women did not come in front of the common people. Through the latticed windows of the Hawa Mahal, she could watch the market, street activities and religious processions without being seen.

Why was it named Hawa Mahal?

There is a special arrangement of small windows and vents in Hawa Mahal. These allowed air circulation and kept the building cool even in hot weather. For this reason it was called 'Hawa Mahal' i.e. the palace of winds. Its external structure is considered to be like the crown of Lord Krishna. A mixture of Rajput and Mughal styles is visible in its architecture.

How many windows are there in Hawa Mahal?

The identity of Hawa Mahal is its hundreds of latticed windows. In many official sources to tourism, their number is given as 953. These windows were made in such a way that the royal women could see the outside and people from outside could not see them. The names of its five floors are said to be Sharad Mandir, Ratan Mandir, Vichitra Mandir, Prakash Mandir and Hawa Mandir.

What is the ticket fee of Hawa Mahal?

As per the information available in 2026, the ticket rates for entry to Hawa Mahal are as follows.

Ticket rates are subject to change as per government rules. Please verify the current fare on Rajasthan's official tourism or monument ticket portal before travelling. An entry ticket is not required to view and photograph the exterior of the Hawa Mahal from the other side of the road.

Hawa Mahal opening and closing timings

According to the available tourist information, Hawa Mahal normally opens at 9 am and the entry timing is till 4:30 pm. Some other tourist listings also list closing times as 5 pm or later. So it is better to confirm the current timings before going.

Best time to visit Hawa Mahal

The time from October to March is considered convenient to visit Hawa Mahal, because the weather in Jaipur remains relatively pleasant during this period. If you arrive early in the morning, you may find less crowd and get better pictures of the pink building. About 45 minutes to an hour can be kept to see the historical structure inside and get a view of old Jaipur from the upper floors.

How to reach Hawa Mahal?

Hawa Mahal is located near Badi Chaupar in the old city of Jaipur. One can reach here by local bus, auto rickshaw and taxi. Its distance from Jaipur Railway Station is said to be about 6 kilometers and from the airport is said to be about 13 kilometers. There is also a chance to shop in the nearby markets and explore the historic streets of Old Jaipur.