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- Jaipur
- Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal)
Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal)
The Palace of the Winds is Jaipur's most acclaimed attraction.
Built in 1799, it is situated on the edge of the City Palace
complex overlooking one of the city's bustling main streets, and
was constructed to offer the women of the court a vantage point,
behind stone-carved screens, from which to watch the activity in
the bazaars below. The five-storey building is shaped like a crown
adorning Lord Krishna's head, and contains over five hundred
finely-screened windows and balconies. Although the palace's
primary appeal is its ornate and finely-carved pink façade,
visitors can also go inside and see the intricate, honeycombed
stonework of the original screens close up.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Language
Although English is generally used for official and
business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is spoken by
about 40 percent of the population. Urdu is the language common
with the Muslim demographic. India has a total of 22 official
languages
Money
The currency is the Indian Rupee (INR), which is divided into
100 paise (singular paisa). Major currencies can be changed at
banks, and authorised bureaux de changes. It is impossible to
obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in
India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is
illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is
advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart
from the National Bank. It is best to change money into small
denominations. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely
accepted, particularly in tourist orientated establishments. ATMs
are not generally available.
Opening Times
Open daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm (closed on
Fridays)