Jantar Mantar Delhi Tourism

Type of destination: Historical Landmark

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

Jantar Mantar in Delhi is a historical astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in 1724. It is located in the heart of the capital city of India, New Delhi. The observatory consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments designed to predict the movements of the sun, moon, and planets as well as to compile astronomical tables. Among these, the Samrat Yantra, a giant sundial, is the most prominent. This architectural wonder was used to measure the time of the day accurately to a fraction of a second. It exemplifies the scientific prowess of ancient Indian astronomers. Jantar Mantar serves not only as a fascinating reminder of India's rich astronomical heritage but has also become a popular tourist attraction. The instruments are made out of stone and marble and have inscriptions in Arabic and Sanskrit. In 2010, Jantar Mantar was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite being surrounded by modern buildings, this historic observatory provides a unique juxtaposition against the bustling backdrop of the city, making it a symbol of India's scientific heritage juxtaposed with its modern-day hustle.

Top 5 Reviews on Jantar Mantar Delhi

Andrea438

Wrote on 17th Nov, 2023

It is considered one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world...

It is considered one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world, is a UNESCO heritage site, and hosts the largest sundial in the world which guarantees an accuracy of the order of a few sec..

DebbieS99

Wrote on 9th Jun, 2023

An ancient observatory

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..

Temac1970

Wrote on 9th Jun, 2023

Interesting.

Interesting. We were there as part of a tour, so our tour guide explained some of the sundials, but wod be handy to have more explanatory pamphlets etc.. available.

TripReviwer

Wrote on 4th Jun, 2023

Should have been maintained better given the historical importance of the place.

It was an amazing experience to witness a piece of history that I have seen in my study books during my school days. The premises is maintained well but sufficient information about the structures are..

Broghosh

Wrote on 11th Mar, 2023

One of the oldest observatory sites

A nice observatory monument in Delhi and one of the oldest observatory sites ever created. It is relatively well maintained for the most part (although some of the older bits looked a bit more worn ou..

Jantar Mantar Delhi Tourism

Jantar Mantar Delhi Tourism

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