जंतर मंतर, जयपुर
Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is the largest of five astronomical observation sites built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734. It houses the world's largest stone sundial (Samrat Yantra) and a collection of 19 architectural astronomical instruments that can still make accurate astronomical observations.
Samrat Yantra — world's largest stone sundial at 27 meters
19 astronomical instruments still accurate today
Jai Prakash Yantra — maps celestial bodies to earth positions
Ram Yantra — measures altitude and azimuth of celestial bodies
Timing
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily
Entry Fee
₹50 Indians / ₹200 Foreigners
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Jaipur Airport 13 km; Jaipur Railway Station 4 km
26.9248N, 75.8244E
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