A must on any trip to northern India, Jaipur is part of the Golden Triangle, which also includes Delhi and Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal. Nicknamed the Pink City, Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan. Travelers fond of architecture and history will be thrilled in this city which, despite its 3.1 million inhabitants, remains on a human scale.
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Amber Fort sits in the mountains in the northern part of Jaipur, about twenty minutes from the city center. Its construction began in 1592 by Maharaja Man Singh I. Divided into four courtyards, the building, which served as the residence of the various sovereigns until 1927, is a veritable labyrinth which could accommodate the equivalent of a small village. Adil Boukind Le Devoir
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The third courtyard is probably the most emblematic. It includes the king’s quarters, and its impressive architecture is made up of several hundred, if not thousands of mirrors. Adil Boukind Le Devoir
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The Jal Mahal, or Water Palace, lives up to its name. Located in the heart of the artificial Man Sagar lake, it seems to be constantly flooded. Adil Boukind Le Devoir
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The impressive Hawa Mahal, called in English the Palace of the Winds, is by far the most emblematic building of Jaipur. This building, built at the end of the 18th century, sits in the center of the city and sports the emblematic colors of the city. Adil Boukind Le Devoir
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Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jantar Mantar is an open-air astronomical observatory. Built at the beginning of the 18th century, the site contains around twenty tools used for observing the stars with the naked eye. These measuring instruments each meet different needs. Of different sizes, they are integrated into the architecture of the site. Adil Boukind Le Devoir
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