Jantar Mantar, Ujjain

Jantar Mantar of Ujjain needs no special introduction. Standing among one of the five oldest solar observatories built in India, it is a 17th-century architectural marvel. Jantar Mantar of Ujjain was built during the reign of Maharaja Jai Singh. It is an awe-inspiring structure that allows calculating the planetary positions. It also allows telling the time as per the position of the sun. Jantar Mantar of Ujjain attracts the attention of tourists, astronomers, and astrologers on a huge scale.

It Is Known For:-
1)    Jantar Mantar is one of the oldest solar observatories in India. The other four solar observatories are located in Jaipur, Varanasi, Delhi, and Mathura.

2)    It is also known as the ‘Greenwich of India’ as the Tropic of Cancer passes through it.

3)    It is a home to the different astronomical studies and an ideal place for gazing at the celestial bodies.

4)    This observatory tells that how the astrologers depicted the future in the foregone times.

Best Time To Visit:-
Jantar Mantar is a well-known tourist attraction in the city and is visited by the tourists, astronomers, and astrologers on a huge scale. Being a famous tourist attraction, it can be visited during any time of the year. However, the best time of visiting this place is during a celestial occurrence.

Reaching There:-
Jantar Mantar in Ujjain is well-connected via roadways and railways. Such connectivity and the frequent service of the local transit make it convenient for the visitors to reach the place without hassle.

Nearest Railway Station:- Ujjain Junction
Nearest Airport:- Ujjain Airport