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Biggest astronomical observatory

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Biggest astronomical observatory

Jantar Mantar Jaipur

Jaipur | Rajasthan | India

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Quick facts of Jantar Mantar Jaipur

Great for: architectural astronomical instruments, One of the largest observatories

Ideal Duration: 4-6 hours

Best Time: Throughout the year

Accessability:

Nearest Airport: Sanganeer

Nearest Railway Station: Jaipur

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Jantar Mantar Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is a Home to collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by King Jai Singh II, its a UNESCO World Heritage site . Various instruments are Chakra Yantra, Dakshin Bhitti Yantra, Digamasha Yantra, Disha Yantra and more ancient instruments. This site attracts architects, mathematicians, geographers and historians. He made 5 such observatories in different parts of the country: Jaipur, Mathura, Delhi, Ujjain, and Varanasi.

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