Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Built in the early 1700s, this is one of the world's oldest astronomical observatories.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: Connaught Place/Janpath
Connaught Place, the heart of New Delhi, is one of the largest commercial, financial
and business centers in the Capital. The sprawling horseshoe-shaped circular
heritage market is a white dot in the green city, filled with shops, art & handloom
emporiums, fashion boutiques, an underground market, cinemas, a range of vintage and new restaurants & bars lined along the inner and Outer Circle. In the midst of all the hustle, CP is great for chilled out evening strolls and people watching,
introducing the beauty and rhythm of the city. The ambience gets more colorful as
you stroll along Janpath and the Central Cottage Industries Emporium, considered
among Delhi’s best shopping areas.
How to get there
- Janpath • 4 min walk
- Patel Chowk • 6 min walk
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Debashis T
Dehradun, India2,297 contributions
Sep 2019
With an entry fee of Rs.25/- for adult, this is now popular for Dharna place rather than a monument.People also come here and use this as a park. But no doubt, it also has many fine structures to see.But almost all the instruments build in cemented platform are detoriating, lost its color and shine. But whatever remains are good and useful.
Written May 12, 2020
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Surya Katakam
Hyderabad, India2,245 contributions
Apr 2022
Jantar Mantar of Delhi was built by Maharaja Jay Singh II of Jaipur way back in 1724. Maharaja Jay Singh-II had a lot of interest in astronomy and astrology, He was good Mathematician, town planner and a very good ruler as well. He had mastered four languages: Arabic, Greek, Persian and Sanskrit. There are total 5 Jantar Mantar's in North India at Mathura, Ujjain, Varanasi, Delhi and Jaipur which were completed between 1724 to 1737. The Delhi Jantar Mantar is the one which was constructed First compare to other four of India. Second one is Varanasi, Third Mathura, Fourth Ujjain and the fifth one is Jaipur. Jaipur one was constructed at the last and in a vast area. All instruments in Jaipur Jantar Mantar are still in working condition and remaining four including Delhi are incomplete constructions and not in working condition. All these four were built for trail and but finalized in Jaipur.
The main purpose of building the observatory was to collect astronomical tables and to make accurate estimates of the motions of the planets, the Moon and the Sun. Jantar Mantar is a huge complex to learn about space and time. Jantar Mantar is actually Sanskrit work, Jantar means Machine/Instrument and Mantra means formula/Calculation. overall meaning of Jantar Mantar is "Machine that calculate". Delhi Jantar Mantar consists of 13 architectural instruments. But among these the most noticeable ones are
Mishra Yantra which is resembling the formation of a Spade, this heart shaped structure is symbolic of Delhi. It was used to figure out noon in different cities across the world.
Samrat Yantra is the famous giant triangular sundial that raises to a height of 70 feet. It is an instrument that measures time accurately.
Jayaprakash Yantra is one of the most captivating instrument. This is actually a hollow hemisphere which reflects every point in the Sky.
Ram Yantra which measures altitude of Stars, this structure consists of two cylindrical buildings containing radial lines that spread out from a center.
Patel Chowk and Rajeev Chowk are nearest Railway stations to reach Delhi Jantar Mantar.
Timings:
Morning 06:00 to Evening 06:00
Entry Fee:
25 INR for Indian's and 300 INR for Foreigners.
The main purpose of building the observatory was to collect astronomical tables and to make accurate estimates of the motions of the planets, the Moon and the Sun. Jantar Mantar is a huge complex to learn about space and time. Jantar Mantar is actually Sanskrit work, Jantar means Machine/Instrument and Mantra means formula/Calculation. overall meaning of Jantar Mantar is "Machine that calculate". Delhi Jantar Mantar consists of 13 architectural instruments. But among these the most noticeable ones are
Mishra Yantra which is resembling the formation of a Spade, this heart shaped structure is symbolic of Delhi. It was used to figure out noon in different cities across the world.
Samrat Yantra is the famous giant triangular sundial that raises to a height of 70 feet. It is an instrument that measures time accurately.
Jayaprakash Yantra is one of the most captivating instrument. This is actually a hollow hemisphere which reflects every point in the Sky.
Ram Yantra which measures altitude of Stars, this structure consists of two cylindrical buildings containing radial lines that spread out from a center.
Patel Chowk and Rajeev Chowk are nearest Railway stations to reach Delhi Jantar Mantar.
Timings:
Morning 06:00 to Evening 06:00
Entry Fee:
25 INR for Indian's and 300 INR for Foreigners.
Written January 26, 2023
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Dipanwita K
Delhi34 contributions
Dec 2019
This is the historical monument built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur. If you really want to understand the functionality of this architectural astronomy instruments, visit with guide & on a sunny day. Otherwise, it is just a monument with lots of pillars. My request to all the visitors, please don't signature on the wall as this has already copyright by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh.
Written January 30, 2020
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sanjayvora45
Ahmedabad, India676 contributions
May 2019
Jantar Mantar was built by Maharaja Jai singh of Jaipur in 1723. Purpose of observatory is to predict the times and movements of the sun.
4 instruments inside the observatory are - samrat yantra, jayaprakash, Rama yantra, misra yantra.
During 1727 to 1734 Maharaja Jai Singh of jaipur had built total 5 such observatory named jantar mantar across north india, others are at - jaipur, ujjain, mathura, varanasi.
4 instruments inside the observatory are - samrat yantra, jayaprakash, Rama yantra, misra yantra.
During 1727 to 1734 Maharaja Jai Singh of jaipur had built total 5 such observatory named jantar mantar across north india, others are at - jaipur, ujjain, mathura, varanasi.
Written April 30, 2020
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Princes of travel
Paris, France6,721 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The astronomical tool Jantar Mantar is located south of Connaught Place, right in the center of New Delhi. Entrance costs INR 300 per person. Possibility of getting explanations from a guide on site, but it is not obligatory since the explanatory panels are also in English.
The site, quite well preserved, allows you to observe the astronomical tools from the time of Maharaja Jai Singh II which were built from 1724. Made up of several "stations", they made it possible in particular to tell the time and measure the distance celestial objects and predict their trajectory.
The site is not very big, an hour is enough to go around and become aware of the importance of such a place in the history of Indian astronomy.
Nice little visit
The site, quite well preserved, allows you to observe the astronomical tools from the time of Maharaja Jai Singh II which were built from 1724. Made up of several "stations", they made it possible in particular to tell the time and measure the distance celestial objects and predict their trajectory.
The site is not very big, an hour is enough to go around and become aware of the importance of such a place in the history of Indian astronomy.
Nice little visit
Written April 14, 2024
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Lakshmi Biradar
Bengaluru, India965 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Jantar Mantar is located in Connaught place. “Jantar Mantar” literally means “instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens”. It consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments. The Ram Yantra, the Samrat Yantra, the Jai Prakash Yantra and the Misra Yantra are the distinct instruments of Jantar Mantar. Entry free is 15 to 20 Rs.
Written September 4, 2022
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Born to Travel
Srinagar, India96 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Needs a huge improvement. The tourist attraction is just a photo opportunity without any details. Such a scholastic monument without any worthwhile description.
Easy to reach, just 100kms walk from Rajiv Chowk CP or Janpath. Clean gardens, ok toilets. A 30 min photo opportunity without any serious research. 2/3 hours with serious astro interest. Jaipur one is far better preserved.
Easy to reach, just 100kms walk from Rajiv Chowk CP or Janpath. Clean gardens, ok toilets. A 30 min photo opportunity without any serious research. 2/3 hours with serious astro interest. Jaipur one is far better preserved.
Written January 24, 2024
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Ty H
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Mar 2023 • Solo
What a cool discovery in an unexpected place. Worth a visit and almost free (I think 300 R to enter). The park doesn’t seem to get very busy so it’s a nice place to walk around and look at all of the different pieces, relax and sit on a bench for a few minutes.
Unlike anything else I’ve seen!
Unlike anything else I’ve seen!
Written March 8, 2023
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SiddharthBhandari
New Delhi, India200 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Upkeep is always I progress.
Off course the building is old and that is the beauty.
The placards give you good Information to understand the concept of the observatories.
Ample parking
Easy to access
Janpath market located close by.
Off course the building is old and that is the beauty.
The placards give you good Information to understand the concept of the observatories.
Ample parking
Easy to access
Janpath market located close by.
Written June 5, 2022
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Debjani Sengupta
Kolkata (Calcutta), India19 contributions
Jun 2023
The monuments were very impressive indeed. The gardens around the monuments are very well-maintained as are the monuments themselves. However, there is no facility to hire guides or audio gear to help one to understand what each structure was used for. This is a good place to visit only if you are on a conducted tour with a guide.
Written June 9, 2023
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Is guide available to explain intricacies of the instruments in Jantar Mantar ?
Written February 12, 2018
Yes, guides are available locally on site but not sure of their credibility. Alternatively, you may check with your hotel if they can provide or recommend some guide who is adequately knowledgeable about the instruments at Jantar Mantar. A genuine knowledgeable guide is worth the money that you would spend on.
Written February 13, 2018
Can we carry our own food and water?
Written November 11, 2017
Water yes, food, there is a snack bar. Toilets are also on site.
Written November 17, 2017
How long does this visit take? Is it free or has a fee entrance?
Written July 11, 2016
tienes que pagar entrada para ingresar, y es un ratito, no es demasiado grande!
Written July 11, 2016
Как тут указать верное место на карте? Указано не верное!
Written January 30, 2015
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