Hawa Mahal, Visakhapatnam


Hawa Mahal meaning 'palace of winds' is a historic summer residence palace of the royal family of Jeypore located at Beach Road, Visakhapatnam. Built by Maharajah Ram Chandra Dev IV, it is considered one of the most iconic historical sites in Visakhapatnam. It is now owned by the members of the Jeypore Royal Family.

History

The foundation of this iconic beach palace was laid by HH Maharajah Ram Chandra Dev IV in 1917 and it was finally completed after six years in 1923.