A beautiful and royal structure, Hawa Mahal is an elite regal building renowned for its royalty and architecture. Its windows are arranged in such a manner that the palace is also known as ‘Palace of Winds’. The concept behind the creation was to let the royal ladies watch the processions passing through the streets below, being unnoticed by outsiders.

Built during the realm of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, this building consists of five storeys. It is a semi-octagonal windowed building and embraces artistically set 953 small windows. Each storey of the building is carved with graceful stones, with great perfection. Beautiful jaalees and jharokhas (windows) enhance an exclusive gaze at the grand past.

“Jaipur Past and Present” is a lesser form of an archaeological museum. It is an added star into the tourist spot list. The timings to visit the museum are 10.00 to 16.30 hrs. The entry fee is Rs. 5.00, and camera charges are Rs. 50.

As you will proceed from Hawa Mahal and reach the back-side of the monument, you can visit the Govind Dev ji Temple. It leads to the City Palace, as all are interconnected. Each construction is a legend as all the monuments are arranged in such a manner that they can facilitate an easy reach to the ruler.

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II lived in the City Palace. So, Jantar Mantar was made at a distance that the king could see the actual time as he gets up in the morning. Later, if the king wished to visit the temple, so his desire can transform in the form of Govind Dev ji Temple’s visit. It offered the king a convenient view of the temple idols from the palace itself.