Jantar Mantar Delhi One of the five observatories

 

 

     

 

 

Jantar Mantar located in Connaught place is one of the spots to travel. This monument’s height is 723 feet (220 m). It is a phenomenal piece of architecture in the form of a sundial. It was built in 1724 and there are 4 distinct instruments.Travelers can also visit the famous Janpath market near this monument. In this market you can find clothes, shoes and bags at cheap prices.

 

Information to Know:

  • Entry fee : Indian Citizen – INR15, Foreigners – INR 200
  • Video Photography Charges – INR 25
  • Open on all days from 9:30AM to 5:30PM

 

History:

It is one of the five observatories. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh. The essential purpose of the Jantar Mantar was to accumulate astronomical tables which in turn would help predict the time and movement of the celestial bodies such as the sun, moon and other planets.

 

Architecture:

The observatory and its instruments are painted in red. They have been mended and fixed over these years. Out of the 4 instruments, the Samrat Yantra or Supreme Instrument, is a giant triangle. The Jaya Prakash consists of hollowed out hemispheres with markings on their concave surfaces. Rama Yantra is two large cylindrical structures with open top. Misra Yantra, designed to determine shortest and longest days of the year.

 

What to do in Jantar Mantar:

  • Photography
  • Watch Light Show
  • Sightseeing
  • Picknicking

 

How to reach:

Nearest metro station is Patel Chowk. One can drop at Rajiv Chowk too, which is 5 minutes away from Jantar Mantar.

Nearest Railway station is New Delhi Railway Station which is 2kms away.

There are several number of DTC buses to reach there.Palika Kendra is the nearest bus stand which is 2kms away from the monument.

 

Places to visit near Jantar Mantar:

Agrasen ki Baoli – It is only 1.4 km away. This baoli consist of 108 steps and is a good spot for photography.

India Gate – This famous war memorial is nearby Jantar Mantar.

Bangla sahib – Visit to this place and eat delicious food offered by them.

Janpath Market – It is the spot for shopaholics, where one can buy bags, clothes and shoes at cheap prices.