Jaipur - Travel & Tourism Guide Jaipur - Inde

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Capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is a huge, bustling city of over 3.6 million inhabitants, named after its founder, Jai. It's nicknamed the Pink City, because the old town's facades are painted the same color, in varying shades of dark. From the imposing Amber fortress, home to the Rajput Kachhwaha dynasty, to the new city founded by Jai Singh II in the early 18th century, Jaipur has always held an important political position in Rajasthan. The sumptuous palaces and havelis of the maharajas who came to take up residence in the British Rajputana era dot the city, and will surprise you with their opulence. Today, the city is a reflection of India, a blend of tradition and modernity. With its bustling, traditional Pink City bazaars, frenetic traffic, hip cafés and trendy restaurants, the city is one of the few places in the state where you can enjoy the constant hustle and bustle, day and night.

What to visit Jaipur?

JANTAR MANTAR (OBSERVATOIRE ASTRONOMIQUE)

HAWA MAHAL (PALAIS DES VENTS)

CITY PALACE

SURABHI TURBAN MUSEUM (MUSEE DU TURBAN)

BIRLA MANDIR (TEMPLE DE LAKSHMI NARAYAN)

TEMPLE DE GOVINDJI

ALBERT HALL MUSEUM

VIDHAN SABHA BHAWAN

RATNAVALI

ARAWALI TEXTILE

JARDINS DE RAMBAGH NIWAS

MUSEUM OF INDOLOGY

MUSEE DES POUPEES (DOLLS MUSEUM)

SKYWALTZ

AMAR JAWAN JYOTI

ZOO DE JAIPUR

LAXMI MISHTAN BHANDAR RESTAURANT

NIROS

HANDI RESTAURANT

THE GREEN PIGEON

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