Astronomy Lovers Have to Visit Jaipur’s Jantar Mantar

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A trip to Jaipur is incomplete without a visit to Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal, but these aren’t the only breathtaking spots this city has in store. Jantar Mantar is a safe haven for astronomy lovers visiting India’s Pink City, and it’s home to the world’s largest sundial.

Jantar Mantar is conveniently located just a short walk away from Jaipur’s City Palace. It’s open between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm every day, with the exception of national holidays. The entrance ticket will set you back by around $3, but you can also buy a collective ticket for several other Jaipur attractions.

Jantar Mantar presents a collection of architectural astronomical instruments that have been around since 1734. Jaipur’s founder Jai Singh II, who had a great interest in mathematics, architecture, and astronomy, ordered the construction of this monumental astronomical observatory in Jaipur and several more Indian cities.

The main goal of this construction was to gather the most accurate astronomical data possible. Jantar Mantar is home to 19 instruments for measuring time and determining the position of celestial objects. Many centuries later, they’re considered outdated, but astronomy lovers still enjoy visiting this spot and celebrating its historical and architectural value.