Jantar Mantarजंतर मंतर
The 1734 stone observatory whose 27 metre sundial still reads time to two seconds.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereJaipur, Rajasthan
Dhundhar & Ajmer
Dhundhar & Ajmer
Kind of placeMonuments & Heritage, UNESCO Sites
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyTripolia Bazaar, Jaipur
Entry₹50 Indians · composite ticket accepted · guide worth hiring
About Jantar Mantar
Sawai Jai Singh II finished this observatory in 1734, and it is the largest and best kept of the five he built. The Samrat Yantra sundial is 27 metres high and reads local time to about two seconds. The instruments make no sense without explanation, so take a guide or use the audio tour, and go on a sunny day when the shadows are actually working.
What to see and do
- Samrat Yantra, the giant sundial
- Jai Prakash Yantra hemispheres
- The twelve Rashivalaya zodiac instruments
- Ram Yantra cylinders
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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