Monument · Old City, Jaipur

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal
Photo: Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 from pink sandstone. It let royal women watch city life without being seen. The facade has small balconies and lattice screens.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of Jaipur: The Pink City

Visiting Hawa Mahal: what to know

Tickets
Entry fee applies, with a higher rate for foreign visitors. A composite ticket covers several Jaipur monuments.
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes
Best time
October to March for milder weather
Getting there
In the Old City of Jaipur, reached by auto-rickshaw or on foot

Jaipur itineraries with Hawa Mahal

Day 1 of Jaipur: The Pink City

Hawa Mahal and City Palace

How Hawa Mahal fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Hawa MahalHawa Mahal
  2. 9:45City PalaceCity Palace
  3. 11:30Jantar MantarJantar Mantar
  4. 13:15Johri BazaarJohri Bazaar
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Hawa Mahal FAQs

When is Hawa Mahal open?

It is open daily from about 9 am until late afternoon.

Can visitors go inside Hawa Mahal?

The main attraction is the exterior facade; limited interior access is available.

Is photography allowed at Hawa Mahal?

Photography is permitted from outside; rules inside vary by area.

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