Jantar Mantar

Highlights

• This UNESCO world heritage site is the largest of five astronomical observatories build by Maharaja Jai Singh during the period 1727-1734 in Northern India.
• Guides' charge is 200 rupees for 4 people.
• For a better explanation, you can take a guide.
• The audio guide at the observatory isn't great and doesn't tell you very much more information than the already existent signs.
• The observatory, the water and the wind palace are free on 18 May.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Facilities

Phone: +91 141-261-0494. Website: http://museumsrajasthan.gov.in/monument/jantar-mantar

Darshan Guide

• •Visiting hours: 9AM-5PM.

History

• •Exactly when Sawai Jai Singh began construction in Jaipur is unknown, but several instruments had been built by 1728, and the construction of the instruments in Jaipur continued until 1738.
• •During 1735, when construction was at its peak, at least 23 astronomers were employed in Jaipur, and due to the changing political climate, Jaipur replaced Delhi as Raja Jai Singh's main observatory and remained Jai Singh's central observatory until his death in 1743.
• •The observatory lost support under Ishwari Singh (r.1743-1750) because of a succession war between him and his brother.
• •However, Madho Singh I (r.

Travel Tips

• For a better explanation, you can take a guide.
• The audio guide at the observatory isn't great and doesn't tell you very much more information than the already existent signs.
• Early restoration work was undertaken under the supervision of Major Arthur Garrett, a keen amateur astronomer, during his appointment as Assistant State Engineer for the Jaipur District.
• UNESCO describes the observatory as the most significant and best-preserved historic observatory in India, representing the astronomical and cosmological knowledge of the late Mughal Empire.
• Open 9AM-5PM.

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