The Jal Mahal was built by Maharaja Madho Singh I to serve as a lodge for his duck hunting parties. The Mahal is a testament to the bond that was formed between the Rajput’s and Mughal Empire. The architecture of the palace has resemblance of both types of construction.

The beauty of the palace was the enhanced by many generations of Maharajas. For example Maharaja Jai Singh II added to the beauty of the palace by creating gardens to make the Jal Mahal more picturesque.

The Jal Mahal is situated right in the center of Man Sagar Lake and entry into the palace itself is now restricted.

The Jal Mahal is a spectacular tourist attraction in Jaipur, and every day there are hundreds of tourists pay a visit to admire its beauty and glory.

How to Reach

The Jal Mahal is around 5 KM from the center of Jaipur city. It is easily accessible by autos and taxis. If you are feeling particularly adventurous you can try the local bus service. The nearest bus stop is Shahpura Bagh which is 200 m from Jal Mahal.

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Its facade from the road side makes Hawa Mahal look more like a delicate screen than a palace. This five-story, pyramid-shaped structure has tier after tier of 953 small casements, each with tiny lattice worked (Jali) pink windows, small balconies and arched roofs with hanging cornices, exquisitely modeled and carved.

This five storey building of unusual architecture designed by Lal Chand Usta, is a stunning example of Rajput artistry made of red and pink sand stone, beautifully outlined with white borders and motif's painted with quick lime.

The entrance to Hawa Mahal is from the City Palace side, through a stately door which opens into a spacious courtyard.

The building, standing on a high podium, is a fifty-foot high thin shield, less than a foot in thickness, with small intimate chambers , which give this palace its unique facade. There are no regular stairs to reach the upper floors, but only ramps.

Hawa Mahal which is currently under the supervision of the State archeological department provides the visitor with excellent views of the city. The best time to view Hawa Mahal is sunrise when sunlight through the latticed windows gives it a wonderful glow.

How to reach

By Air: Jaipur is connected to Delhi (300Km), Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Calcutta and Varanasi by domestic flights.

By Rail: The train service to Jaipur is available from all the major parts of the country. 

By Road: Jaipur can be accessed from all the major places in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Mumbai by bus.

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