Jantar Mantar

4.5 (42,600 reviews)

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最佳游览时间

Early morning offers cooler temperatures and softer light for photography while avoiding the midday heat. Winter months provide comfortable weather for wandering outdoors.

预算提示

Entry is affordable at around 200 INR for foreigners and 50 INR for locals; carry exact change to avoid hassle. There are no free days, but combined tickets with nearby attractions save money.

推荐给

History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Science and astronomy fans, Cultural explorers

规划您的游览时间

1-2 hours

关于

快速信息: Five massive instruments inside calculate time, celestial altitudes, and eclipses using shadows and angles. One device, the Samrat Yantra, acts as a giant sundial towering 27 meters high.

亮点: The colossal Samrat Yantra can measure time to within two seconds accuracy with its triangular gnomon casting shadows on marked steps. Visitors see ancient astronomy in action while standing on steps designed for precise solar readings.

内部小贴士

Wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven stone surfaces.
Visit early to catch the gnomon shadow aligning with step markers for photo ops.
Avoid weekends and Indian public holidays to skip heavy crowds.
Bring a hat and water bottle as shade is limited under the open sky.