Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is one of the largest astronomical observatories built during the ruling period of Maharaja Jai Singh II in the early 18th century. It comprises a set of around 20 main fixed instruments.

Designed for examination of the astronomical positions through the naked eye, this uniquely designed architectural structure is the best preserved historic observatories of India. It is one of the impressive instrumental innovations that grab the attention of the visitors and is a tourist attraction in Rajasthan which you cannot afford to miss.