Plus appréciés Attractions à Jaipur

The City Palace Museum located in the heart of the Pink City, symbolizes the the city's rich cultural past. The museum boasts of having ancient and prized possessions. It houses handwritten scriptures as well as old mythological paintings. You will also be amazed to see the large silver vessels, painted ceilings and huge chandeliers. Objects belonging to the Mughals and the Persians is also housed here. The museum made its mark in The Guinness Book of World Records for having the biggest silver objects in the world. It is truly majesty and grandeur typified.

Le City Palace a été construit environ à la même époque que la ville de Jaipur elle-même. Le palais original fut bâti par Sawai Jai Singh II, et au fil des ans, ses successeurs y ont apporté de nombreuses modifications. Recouvert de grès rose, cette résidence royale est l’une des attractions les plus visitées de la ville, un véritable régal pour les voyageurs et une grande fierté pour les locaux. Le City Palace est un complexe qui abrite le Mubarak Mahal, le Diwan-i-Am (ou salle des audiences), le Sihel Khana, le Chandra Mahal et le temple Govind Dev Ji. Même aujourd’hui, une partie de ce complexe est habitée par des descendants de la famille royale, mais l’entrée à cette section est restreinte. Le reste du complexe a été converti en musées, en galeries ou en boutiques. De nos jours, la galerie expose des tableaux, de la poterie et diverses formes d’art qui peuvent même être achetées. Le Diwan-i-Khas abrite toujours l’immense navire en argent qui figure dans le livre Guinness des records. Le Buggy Khana, le Shiel Khana (ou salle des armes) ainsi que le Sabha Niwas abritent toujours des traces de la glorieuse ère révolue des Rajputs.

Le Jantar Mantar est une fantastique collection d’instruments astronomiques planifiée par le souverain visionnaire de Jaipur, le maharaja Jai Singh II. Suite à la construction réussie du Jantar Mantar à Delhi, le maharaja fit bâtir le même à Jaipur, qui est également le plus grand observatoire de l’Inde. En 1901, les appareils furent restaurés avec du marbre blanc et du grès rouge pour une meilleure clarté de la mesure du temps. Jantar et Mantar signifient respectivement « instrument » et « calcul ». Le site de Jaipur abrite 16 instruments géométriques qui mesurent le temps à travers différentes dimensions comme la latitude, la longitude, la position du soleil, l’inclinaison de la planète et la déclinaison. Vous pourrez y admirer de petits cadrans solaires, des compas, le Jai Prakash Yantra (instrument), le Nadivalaya (hémisphères Nord et Sud), le Yantra Raj, le Rashi Valaya Yantra (signes solaires), ou encore le Rama Yantra, le Digmasa Yantra et le Chakra Yantra, qui mesurent tous le temps avec précision. Le plus grand du monde, ce cadran solaire de 44 mètres de hauteur constitue la plus grande attraction du Jantar Mantar. Pour le visiter, il est fortement recommandé de réserver un guide qui vous fournira des informations détaillées sur le centre. Lieu incontournable pour les historiens, les scientifiques, les artistes et les mathématiciens, le Jantar Mantar est également un endroit extrêmement éducatif et inspirant pour les personnes de tous horizons.

Situated near the City Palace, Tripolia Bazaar is mainly a cluster of shops selling ironware, brassware, and carpets. The small stores offer high-quality and durable utensils as well as exquisite furniture to pretty up your home. The colorful range of carpets is something you cannot miss, as each one reflects Indo-Heratic art embellished with motifs and delicate designs. If accessories are your thing, walk up to the Maniharon Ka Rasta stores selling stunning lac bangles. Open seven days of the week, Tripolia Bazaar is a popular destination with shoppers and rightly so!

Swargasuli or Isar Lat was built in the mid 18th century to commemorate Ishwari Singh's victory over Mewar and the formidable Maratha armies. This monumental seven story minaret is situated right in the middle of Tripolia Bazaar, and happens to be one of the tallest structures in Jaipur. A perfect example of Rajasthani design, it is said that Swargasuli was inspired by the Qutub minar built in New Delhi. One can enjoy an unobstructed bird's eye view of Jaipur City from this tower, which is finely decorated in exquisite lattice work. Swargasuli literally means a 'minaret reaching for the heavens'; one look at this towering structure, and you'd know why the name is indeed so apt!

Amid ceaseless chants of Radhe Radhe and devotional songs blaring out of the loudspeakers, Govind Devji Temple is far from being secluded. Located within the City Palace conclave, this temple is devoted to Lord Krishna and has a history that is much older than the city palace itself. Although built on the orders of the illustrious Maharaja Man Singh, it is believed that the consent and the allotted land, was actually a gift from King Akbar. This shrine, however, has not always been where it is today, as the original temple was built in the late 16 Century in Uttar Pradesh. Over the years, the idol of Lord Krishna traveled from Govindpura Village to Kanak Valley, till finally in 1735 A.D., it was enshrined in “Suraj Mahal”, which was to be the permanent site of this temple. Today, thousands of devotees arrive here for divine blessings. Each evening brings in its wake, an electric atmosphere with mythological plays been enacted on the temple grounds, as devotees wait eagerly to catch a glimpse of their beloved Lord. Once the temple door opens, as is the custom, there is a collective cry of joy that is nothing short of startling. Anyone who wants to observe the essence of the Hindu religion and its association with the masses should come here.