Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds") is the focal point of the city. By bus I reached Badi Chauper for Hawa Mahal. It's entry is from backside at Rs 10.

The five storied Hawa Mahal has projecting windows and balconies with perforated screens. It was designed to enable the veiled ladies of the harem to observe unnoticed the lively street below. The top of Hawa Mahal has a good view of the city. The 20 cm thick wall are made of lime and mortar in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh (1778- 1803).

The nearby Bazaars (markets) are worth a look - Bapu bazaar, Tripolia bazaar, Johari bazaar, Kishan pol bazaar etc. From Badi Chuper, one can visit Galtaji temple by bus and a 30 minute climb over a hill (Bus No 000). The location of the temple is in a narrow valley behind the hill. The route has good views of the city.

The Naharghat fort ("Tiger fort") is on nearby hill and is a good place to view the city buildings. From Chand pol ("Moon Gate") take a rickshaw to the base of the fort (Rs 10). A morning climb will be enjoyable. The desolated fort has a lavish palace called Madhavendra Bhavan.