Hawa Mahal

Location
Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Unique Features
Multi Layered Red And Pink Sandstone Building.

Further Development
Hawa Mahal Museum.

Built By
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II

Jaipur's signature building the Hawa Mahal, a multi layered palace, was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Famous for it's Beehive like structure, the Mahal is an interplay of red and pink sand stone, carefully and painstakingly outlined with white borders and motifs. The palaces and forts of yesteryears which were witness to the royal processions and splendors are now living monuments, accepted quite naturally into the life-style of the people of the "Pink City".

Falling under the Golden Triangle, and being visited by millions of domestic and foreign tourists, the city of Jaipur is a place of high tourist interest. The Pink City, as commonly known, has all sorts of amenities for domestic and foreign tourists. Hotels ranging from 5 star to low budgets are available. The city is linked by Rail, Road, and Air and attracts high traffic in winters