http://indianmonumentattractions.wordpress.com/ ,Hawa Mahal or Wind Palace. It is the most outstanding monument in the city. It is the most striking land mark of Jaipur located at the heart of the city. Hawa Mahal the great Indian monument attractions are worth to visit. It was built in the year 1799 by Maharaja Pratap Singh. The palace is intricately carved and balconied, five storeyed pink sand stone building. It is an amazing architectural creation.

1. Indian Monument Attractions- Hawa Mahal the Palace of the
Winds
Can you imagine a place called palace of winds or wind palace in your life? Yes it is there in the
city of Jaipur, Rajasthan. This is called as Hawa Mahal or Wind Palace. It is the most
outstanding monument in the city. It is the most striking land mark of Jaipur located at the heart
of the city. Hawa Mahal the great Indian Monument Attractions are worth to visit. It was built in
the year 1799 by Maharaja Pratap Singh. The palace is intricately carved and balconied, five
storeyed pink sand stone building. It is an amazing architectural creation. The palace is shaped
like a pyramid with number of small windows and screens decorated with tiny lattice work with
arched roofs. The windows are made of sand stone which are known as 'Jharokhas' are
constructed in such a style that it looks like a honeycomb. The air circulation through the
windows always keeps the palace cool. Known for its Beehive like structure, the entrance to the
palace is in the back side of the main building. The front part of the building has no entry at all.
The amazing fact about the Hawa mahal is that the rear side of the palace is rather plain. It
does not have much ornamentation within the palace. The contrasts of both the sides are
surprising, while every detail of the front side is done with minute accuracy and back side is
white and plain. The back side is more a mass of pillars and passages. The famous Indian
Monument Attractions Hawa Mahal is built of using red and pink sand stones, which are
exquisitely outlined with white boundaries and motif's painted with quick lime. The Mahal is
designed by Lal Chand Usta. The building is a stunning example of Rajput artistry. Its front from
the road side makes the palace look more like an exquisite screen than a palace. The structure
has the tier after tier of around 953 small casements.
Today, Hawa Mahal offers visual treat for the tourists who visit Jaipur. You can experience the
admirable views of the city and a bird's eye view of the Jantar Mantar. This is a medieval
observatory and a significant visitor place in Jaipur. Whenever you are planning a tour to Jaipur
visit this beautiful Indian Monument Attractions.