Jantar Mantar
A UNESCO World Heritage Observatory
Best Time to Visit
Open 9 AM – 5 PM
Ideal For
History & Science Lovers
Time to Explore
45 Mins – 1 Hour
Entry Fee
₹50 (Indians) / ₹200 (Foreigners)
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About Jantar Mantar
Commissioned in 1724 and completed in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur's Jantar Mantar is the largest and most accurate of the five observatories he built across India. It houses 19 masonry astronomical instruments capable of measuring time, tracking planetary positions and predicting eclipses. In 2010, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1724–1734 Built19 InstrumentsSince 2010 UNESCO StatusSawai Jai Singh II Founder
Best Time to Visit
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Best light for sundial readings
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Fewer crowds
Tips for Visitors
- ✓ Go near solar noon if you want to actually watch the Samrat Yantra's shadow move in real time - it's oddly satisfying
- ✓ The instruments look like abstract sculptures until someone explains them - a guide or the on-site signage makes this place click
- ✓ It's fully open-air with almost no shade, so this isn't a midday stop without a hat
- ✓ City Palace and Hawa Mahal are both a 5-minute walk - easy to do all three back to back
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Location
Open in MapsNearby Landmarks
- City Palace0.2 km
- Hawa Mahal0.5 km
- Johari Bazaar0.9 km
- Albert Hall Museum2.7 km
