Hawa Mahal: The Majestic Palace of Winds

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start your journey from any major city in Eastern India. For instance, if you are coming from Kolkata, take NH 12 towards Krishnanagar and then merge onto NH 14. Continue on NH 14 until you reach NH 48. Follow NH 48 directly to Jaipur. Once you arrive in Jaipur, navigate to Hawa Mahal by using the address: Hawa Mahal Rd, Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002. There are parking facilities available near Hawa Mahal but be prepared for a nominal parking fee which can vary from ₹20 to ₹50 depending on the duration.

• Train

  To take a train to Jaipur, you can board a train from major railway stations like Howrah Junction or Patna Junction. Book a ticket to Jaipur Junction. Upon arrival at Jaipur Junction, exit the station and take an auto-rickshaw or taxi to Hawa Mahal. The distance is approximately 3 km, and the fare should be around ₹100-₹150. Make sure to negotiate the fare before starting your journey.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, several state-run and private buses operate from various cities in Eastern India to Jaipur. For example, from Kolkata, you can take a sleeper bus that may take around 24 hours. Once you get to the Jaipur bus terminal, you can take a local auto-rickshaw or taxi to reach Hawa Mahal, which is about 3 km away. The auto-rickshaw fare will be approximately ₹100-₹150.

• Public Transportation (Local Transport)

  Once you are in Jaipur, you can use local buses or app-based cab services like Ola or Uber to reach Hawa Mahal from anywhere in the city. The local buses are quite economical, with fares ranging from ₹10 to ₹30 based on the distance. Make sure to check the bus routes and schedules for the most efficient travel times.