Jantar Mantar
Sansad Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi- 110001
Jantar Mantar (Yantra – instruments, mantra – formulae) was constructed in 1724. Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur who built this observatory went on to build other observatories in Ujjain , Varanasi and Mathura. Jai Singh had found the existing astronomical instruments too small to take correct measurements and so he built these larger and more accurate instruments.
The instruments at Jantar Mantar are fascinating for their ingenuity, but
accurate observations can no l...
Jantar Mantar (Yantra – instruments, mantra – formulae) was constructed in 1724. Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur who built this observatory went on to build other observatories in Ujjain , Varanasi and Mathura. Jai Singh had found the existing astronomical instruments too small to take correct measurements and so he built these larger and more accurate instruments.
The instruments at Jantar Mantar are fascinating for their ingenuity, but
accurate observations can no longer be made from here because of the tall buildings around.
Contact Person
Sh. N.K Pathak Superintending Archaeologist Delhi Circle, Delhi- Mini Circle Rajendra Dehuri Superintending Archaeologist
Archaeological Survey of India
011‐24654832
circledel.asi@gmail.com
www.asidelhicircle.co.in/
Connectivity
Nearest Airport - Indira Gandhi International Airport (13.2 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - New Delhi Railway Station (2.5 Km away)
Climate
Min. +5 Degree Celcius
Max. +22 Degree Celcius
Accomodation
Several Star category hotels are available.
Medical Services
General Medical Facilities (Chemist, Doctors, Ambulance) are available.