Jantar Mantar

Observatory · Ward 138

Jantar Mantar

Observatory · Ward 138

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Malve Nagar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India

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Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is a captivating 18th-century observatory and heritage site featuring impressive astronomical instruments and a serene garden perfect for exploration.  

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Malve Nagar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India Get directions

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+91 141 515 5163
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"In 1728, Sawai Jai Singh II, rajah of Jaipur, dispatched his emissaries across the globe to gather the most accurate astronomical data possible. When they returned, Jai Singh ordered the construction of the original Jantar Mantar complex in New Delhi, a monumental astronomical observatory constructed entirely out of stone and based on the astronomical tables of the French mathematician Phillipe de la Hire. In all Sawai Jai Singh built a total of five observatories, with the largest being this later construction of the Jantar Mantar in his hometown of Jaipur. Among the stone instruments Jai Singh constructed was the Samrat Yantra, a 73-foot-tall sundial which remains the largest ever built. Though indistinguishable in design from other sundials of the day, it was far and away the most accurate. Its two-second interval markings are more precise than even de la Hire’s table. The smaller but older (and pink) version of the Jantar Mantar can be seen in New Delhi." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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"Janta Mantar, a Jaipur park for the space-and-time-inclined, wasbuilt in the early 1700s by the Maharaja Singh.The UNESCO World Heritage site, located in the old city, contains20 large stone astronomical instrumentsdesigned to assist scientists who wereobserving the heavens with their bare eyes. The huge tools monitorcelestial happenings and are still in used today for agricultural predictions. One can walk between the impressive apparatuses and imagine the 18th-century scientists of the royal court plotting and charting impossible distances and paths."

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"Janta Mantar, a Jaipur park for the space-and-time-inclined, wasbuilt in the early 1700s by the Maharaja Singh.The UNESCO World Heritage site, located in the old city, contains20 large stone astronomical instrumentsdesigned to assist scientists who wereobserving the heavens with their bare eyes. The huge tools monitorcelestial happenings and are still in used today for agricultural predictions. One can walk between the impressive apparatuses and imagine the 18th-century scientists of the royal court plotting and charting impossible distances and paths."

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jeeta hor

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I have seen it in Delhi and now in Jaipur as well. True architectural masterpiece. The precision of construction demonstrates the knowledge they hold. The tour guides were explaining in detail which was making it more interesting. I wish I could visit this place at night during significant astronomical events, the mere thoughts give me goosebumps. I noticed an Astrologer office in one part outside of the property, I bet he has all the access. 🤩🤩🤩

Ved Bhandare

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A must visit for tourists and visitors interested on scientifically significant equipment in the domain of Astronomy. It is a fun destination of kids too to see structures from a century ago and be inspired to further take up these subjects in the their future studies.

C Samuel

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Easily accessible via two metro stations on either side. Despite minimal maintenance, the sight of those activities instruments never ceases to bring about a sense of awe. The view from the Jantar mantar of the nearby hills and forts is also similarly awe inspiring when you think about the man hours and hard labour that went into the building of these forts.

Amitkumar Jadav

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They are well maintained and have detailed Information. A detailed history guide is also provided in the main gate centre. Unique and educational experience must visit for the kids,If you are Jaipur you cannot miss this place .

Rishabh Bansal

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This is a good place to visit with family. This place has a different entry price for students and regular visitors. Must visit place for students to get knowledge. Entry fees are very reasonable: ₹50 for Indian adults, ₹15 for Indian students (with valid ID), ₹200 for foreign visitors, and ₹100 for foreign students. The site is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, and a visit typically takes about 45 minutes to an hour.

Daniel

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It is rally science & mathematical calculation place with any modern technologies, without sattelite how ancient kings calculated with sharp accurate data. There are buildings constructed to identify time, horoscope etc. It is amazing. All students, scientists & teachers must visit once here.

Soumya Singh

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Jantar Mantar is a fascinating blend of art and science, where massive structures act as precise astronomical instruments.Visiting Jantar Mantar offers a glimpse into the rich astronomical knowledge of ancient India.  It constitutes the most significant and best preserved set of fixed monumental instruments in India .It provides an outstanding testimony of the ultimate culmination of the scientific and technical conceptions of the great observatory devised in the Medieval world. Several instruments are impressive in their dimensions, and some are the largest ever built in their category.

Daniel Hunt

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Amazing museum and definitely worth the entry fee. It treads the line between art and science with such a satisfyingly geometric setup and is loads of fun to wander through. Why 3 stars? Although it's expected, we had multiple scam attempts at the museum shop - firstly trying to sell us water for around 5x the price (they don't list the price for water for this purpose, although other drinks are on the menu) and then trying to give fake money mixed in with our change. We didn't fall for either, but it tarnished the experience and is within the museum hence the downgrade.