Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
जंतर मंतर
An ancient observatory built in 1724 by Jai Singh II, Maharaja of Jaipur. Its giant sundial and unusually shaped measuring instruments make it a great place for photos.
Jantar Mantar in Delhi is the earliest of the five observatories that Jai Singh II built across India. It consists of 13 masonry instruments, the largest of which, the Samrat Yantra, is a giant sundial used to measure time and the positions of celestial bodies. Its pink and brick-red geometric forms look striking against a blue sky. It is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India and requires a ticket, with foreign visitors charged more than Indian nationals. Located on the south side of Connaught Place, it is within walking distance. For a more complete observatory, visit Jaipur.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Connaught Place
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- Agrasen ki Baoli
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Kartavya Path
- National Museum, New Delhi
- Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
- India Gate