The Palace of Winds is the literal translation of Hawa Mahal. It is a beautiful pink palace in the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to facilitate the women of the palace to peep out into the real world from the many windows. It was built in 1799 and is the biggest sandstone palace standing without foundation.

The numerous lattice-work windows or jharokas ensure such ventilation that the place is airy and cool all day long, through all seasons. The Hawa mahal also gives Jaipur its identity as the pink city and stands like a delightful marvel of what a king did for the women of his house. A visit to Hawa Mahal is must when in Jaipur.