Overview
- Features: A minaret in the heart of the old city, providing breathtaking views of the Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace and Nahargarh Fort
- Opening Times: 9am to 4:30pm, daily
- Best Time to Visit: Late October to early March
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Travelled By: Auto rickshaw
- Cost: Foreigner / Indian Rs 10 / 5, camera Rs 10
- Address: West of Tripolia Gate, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
- Type: Structure
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Summary
Located in the heart of the old city of Jaipur, the Iswari Minar Swarga Sal is a soaring minaret that offers stupendous views of some of the most popular attractions that Jaipur has to offer. A leisurely climb to the top allows the viewer to admire the Hawa Mahal and City Palace nearby, and the Nahargarh Fort in the distance.
Iswari Minar Swarga Sal Minaret Jaipur
The Iswari Minar Swarga Sal minaret is a beacon in the old city of Jaipur, which stands tall west of Tripolia Gate. Its location is superb, as it is surrounded by some of Jaipur most famous and beautiful attractions, namely, the City Palace and Hawa Mahal nearby and Nahargarh Fort in the distance.
This minaret was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh’s son, Iswari, who later killed himself rather than face the advancing Maratha army. As the ultimate act of Rajput loyalty, 21 wives and concubines committed jauhar (collective self-immolation) on his funeral pyre.
The minaret can be a little difficult to find in the hustle and bustle of the Old City. It is located behind the Tripolia Bazaar, and there are two entrance gates that lead to a laneway behind the main road. You will know if you are in the right alleyway if you pass several hardware shops selling homewares.
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You can spiral to the top of the minaret for excellent views over the old city.
The walk to the top of the minaret is rather easy as the steps are cut into a gently increasing slope. Also, it’s not claustrophobic inside as the walls are painted in white, giving it a sense of space. Moreover, small windows carved at intervals along the spiral staircase provide much needed light and fresh air.
The views from the top of the minaret are magnificent. Within a 360 degree view, in the foreground, one can see the Hawa Mahal and the City Palace in all their glory, while off in the distance is the formidable Nahargarh Fort, standing steadfast and strong.
It can get a bit cramped standing at the top of the minaret so take care especially if you have children.
Overall, Iswari Minar Swarga Sal minaret is a quick and easy sightseeing stop in the old city, if you can get to it. The views from the top are worth clambering up the sloped stairs, and it’s not as tedious as you might think at first.
