Jantar Mantar Attraction Ticket, Delhi
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Admire the 13 architectural astronomy instruments in Jantar Mantar
- Learn how it was used to predict the movement and timings of the sun, moon and planets
- These instruments allowed the observer to note the position of heavenly bodies with their naked eye alone!
- Both smartphone and printed vouchers accepted
Overview
Jantar Mantar is located in the modern city of New Delhi consisting of 13 architectural astronomy instruments. The site is one of five built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, from 1723 onward, revising the calendar and astronomical tables. There is a plaque fixed on one of the structures in the Jantar Mantar observatory in New Delhi that was placed there in 1910 mistakenly dating the construction of the complex to the year 1710!
Later research though suggests 1724 as the actual year of construction. Standing at a height of 723 ft(9.039 in), the primary purpose of the observatory was to compile astronomical tables, and to predict the times and movements of the sun, moon and planets.
Some of these purposes nowadays would be classified as astronomy. Completed in 1724, the Delhi Jantar Mantar had decayed considerably by 1867. The Ram Yantra, the Samrat Yantra, the Jaya Prakash Yantra and the Misra Yantra are the distinct instruments of Jantar Mantar.
Inclusions
- Attraction Entrance ticket.
Exclusions
- Hotel Pick and Drop Off
- Live Guide
- Gratuities
Please note
Voucher information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other device
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details. They’re a nice bunch, and will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Pick up times are approximate. Please give them a call at least 24 hours before your organized activity to reconfirm.
So there’s no last-minute rush please arrive at the start point 15 mins early
You shall be required to show photo identity proof in original at the entry to the monument
Inflammable/dangerous/explosive articles are not allowed
This monument is a Non Smoking zone
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