Visiting Jantar Mantar: what to know
- Tickets
- Entry fee required; confirm current rates on site.
- Time needed
- One to two hours.
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon.
- Getting there
- In Jaipur Old City, near City Palace.
Jaipur itineraries with Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is on day 1
Jantar Mantar is on day 6
Jantar Mantar is on day 3
Day 1 of Jaipur: The Pink City
Hawa Mahal and City Palace
How Jantar Mantar fits into a day.- 8:30Hawa MahalHawa Mahal
- 9:45City PalaceCity Palace
- 11:30Jantar MantarJantar Mantar
- 13:15Johri BazaarJohri Bazaar
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Jantar Mantar FAQs
What is Jantar Mantar used for?
It was built to measure time, track celestial bodies and predict eclipses.
When was Jantar Mantar built?
Construction began in 1728 under Maharaja Jai Singh II.
Can you climb the instruments at Jantar Mantar?
Some structures allow access, but visitors must stay on designated paths.
