Jantar Mantar Jaipur: The World’s Largest Sundial

Built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734, Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is an astronomical observatory, which features the world’s largest stone sundial. India has five of them, and the largest one is in Jaipur. This Jantar Mantar observatory is also a UNESCO World Heritage site that every tourist must add to their itinerary. Here’s all that you’ll ever need to know about the observatory before visiting it. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur History Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is a fascinating astronomical observatory, located at the heart of the city. … Continue reading Jantar Mantar Jaipur: The World’s Largest Sundial