Jantar Mantar Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Jantar Mantar. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Admission to the Jantar Mantar costs 600 rupees for foreigners and 100 rupees for Indians (students get half-off admission in their respective categories). Children under 7 visit for free. Composite tickets that cover multiple Jaipur sights, including the Jantar Mantar, cost 550 rupees for Indians and 1,700 rupees for foreigners.

Yes, you should hire a guide to understand how the astronomical instruments at Jantar Mantar work. While you can get a general idea by relying on signs and guidebooks or online sources, guides generally know a lot of interesting tidbits and specifics that you won’t find elsewhere.

Yes, audio guides are available at Jantar Mantar, but they cost extra. Available languages include English, Hindi, Spanish, Japanese, German, and French. Audio guides enhance an independent visit, while hiring a guide who can answer your questions is an even more robust experience.

The best time to visit the Jantar Mantar if you want to see the Samrat Yantra (a giant equinoctial sundial) in action is right around noon, when it's most accurate. However, other astronomical instruments work better at different times of day. To beat crowds and heat, visit in the morning.

The time you spend at Jantar Mantar depends on whether you want a deep understanding or a general overview. Some visitors breeze through in 30 minutes, while the audio guide can keep you there for up to two hours. Guided tours generally take about an hour.