Jantar Mantar Jaipur: History, Activities, Entry Fee, Timing

Jantar Mantar Jaipur: History, Activities, Entry Fee, Timing

Jantar Mantar is a popular tourist destination in Jaipur ( Pink City ). Jantar Mantar is a Sanskrit word that means calculating instrument. There are 19 instruments in the Jantar Mantar, which is located near City Palace, and Hawa Mahal in the middle of Jaipur city. It is also the UNESCO world heritage site.

History of Jantar Mantar Jaipur

It was built at the beginning of the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The main reason behind this is considered that the Maharaja was obsessed with celestial objects. The 19 celestial bodies are used to calculate the time and movement of celestial bodies like the sun, the moon, and other planets.

Some of the instruments were built by 1728. The construction of the instruments was in the process until 1738. Temple in the Jantar Mantar was constructed under Pratap Singh from 1778 to 1803.

Maharaja Ram Singh completed restoring Jantar Mantar in 1876, and he also made instruments more durable by inserting the lead into them.

It is a conglomeration of very large stones and structures. It has the largest sundial in India. These instruments are based on Ptolemaic positional astronomy, which attracted many scientific minds from across the globe over the years.

Jantar Mantar was announced as a national monument in 1968, and it was restored in 2006.

Jantar Mantar Jaipur Architecture

It took 23 astronomers to build this marvel. It is made of local stones and marble. It is spread over 18000 square meters. 

The 19 instruments known as Yantras, which are used in correlating astronomical events around the world, are—

1. Chakra Yantra
2. Dakshin Bhitii Yantra
3. Digamsha Yantra
4. Disha Yantra
5. Dhruva Darshak Pattika
6. Jai Prakash Yantra
7. Kapila Yantra
8. Kanali Yantra
9. Kranti Vritta Yantra
10. Laghu Samrat Yantra
11. Misra Yantra
12. Nadi Valaya
13. Palbha Yantra
14. Rama Yantra
15. Rashi Valaya Yantra
16. Shastansh Yantra
17. Unnatamsa Yantra
18. Vriaht Samrat Yantra
19. Yantra Raj Yantra

SInce 1961, Jantar Mantar has been maintained by the Archaeological Sites and Monuments, Rajasthan Government.

Jantar Mantar Jaipur Entry Fee

Here are the full Jantar Mantar Jaipur ticket prices and details.

• Indian Citizen: 50 INR
• Indian Student: 15 INR
• Foreign Tourists: 200 INR
• Foreign Students: 100 INR

Best Jantar Mantar Jaipur Timing

It is open for visitors seven days a week from 9 PM to 5 PM. You can watch it any season but avoid visiting in the rainy season. Mid-day is considered the best time to visit Jantar Mantar.

Things to Do Near Jantar Mantar

There are plenty of things that can be done near Jantar Mantar. Here are some of the things to make the best out of your trip to the Jantar Mantar.

Attend Light and Sound Show

You can attend and enjoy a light and sound show at Jantar Mantar every day. The narrative in this show is worth watching as it portrays the history of Jaipur.

The show is held in the evening:

• March to April: 7 onwards
• May to September: 7.30 onwards
• October to February: 6.30 onwards

Visit City Palace

The city palace was the home of the royal family. This place is nearby Jantar Mantar and can be visited during the day. It is within walking distance.

You can also visit Sawai Jai Singh Museum, which is around 400 meters distant from Jantar Mantar. The museum has a royal collection of textiles, paintings, attires, weapons, and more.

Hawa Mahal

It is also a nice place to visit near Jantar Mantar. It is 700 meters from Jantar Mantar. The marvelous architecture of Hawa Mahal is a must-watch if you are in Jaipur.

Govardhan Temple is an ancient temple situated within Hawa Mahal. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.

Tripolia Gate

It is the entry gate in Jaipur and is located 300 meters from Jantar Mantar. The famous Tripolia Bazar is also near it.

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