A veg restaurant near Jantar Mantar Jaipur saves you a long auto ride in the middle of a sightseeing day. Govindam Retreat sits in Gangori Bazaar, near Govind Dev Ji Temple, inside the same walled city as the observatory. Its Rajasthani thali page lists Jantar Mantar, City Palace and Hawa Mahal as close by, and the kitchen is pure vegetarian.
Last updated 8 November 2026. Restaurant facts come from the menu and package pages of this site. Prices do not include taxes.
Is there a pure veg restaurant near Jantar Mantar in Jaipur?
Yes. Govindam Retreat is a pure vegetarian restaurant on the First Floor, above All Rajasthan Shilp Gram Udyog, Rajamal Ka Talab Road, near Govind Dev Ji Temple, Gangori Bazaar, Jaipur 302002. It opens daily from 10 AM to 11 PM. No meat, fish or egg is cooked in its kitchen.
That matters if someone in your group eats only pure veg food. You do not need to check each dish on the full menu. Jain food and food without onion and garlic are made on prior intimation, so call +91 9929949258 before you arrive if you need them.
What should I eat after visiting Jantar Mantar?
Order the Rajasthani thali if you want one plate that covers the region. It costs Rs 700 plus taxes and brings bati, dal, churma, gatta curry, kadhi pakoda, breads and rice together. For a shorter meal, pick one dish such as Kadi Pakoda at Rs 249 with plain breads.
What you want | What to order | Price (Rs, plus taxes) |
|---|---|---|
A full Rajasthani meal | Rajasthani thali | 700 |
A meal for two on a budget | Meal for 2 combo with 1 thali, 2 drinks, 2 kulfi | 999 |
A light lunch | Kadi Pakoda with breads | 249 plus breads |
Something sweet | Kesar Kulfi | 80 |
The Rajasthani thali page shows what the plate carries. Came to Jaipur for dal baati churma? Our dal bati churma restaurant guide explains how it is served and what it costs in parts.
How do I fit a meal into a Jantar Mantar and City Palace day?
Plan the meal between two sights rather than at the end of the day. Jantar Mantar, City Palace and Govind Dev Ji Temple all sit in the old city. Lunch at Govindam Retreat can come after the first visit and before the next. The restaurant is open from 10 AM, so an early lunch also works.
Monument hours can change around festivals. During Diwali 2026, for example, Jaipur's monuments closed entry at 5 PM from 7 to 9 November, as our monument closing time update reported. Check the timing of the monument on the day, then fix your meal around it.
Why is Jantar Mantar worth the stop?
Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is a set of about twenty fixed astronomical instruments built in the early 18th century under Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. UNESCO lists it as a World Heritage Site, inscribed in 2010. The walled city around it was inscribed separately in 2019.
The instruments stand in the open, so a midday visit in summer can be hot. A cool drink and a sit-down meal afterwards are welcome. The thali at Govindam Retreat comes with Dhungari Hui Chaach, a smoked buttermilk.
Can a tour group eat together near Jantar Mantar?
Yes. Govindam Retreat takes group packages for 30 or more guests, and its hall seats up to 180 in the regular arrangement. The Royal Rajasthani buffet costs Rs 800 plus GST per guest and includes plain bati, masala bati, churma and gatte ki sabzi. A 10% advance confirms the date.
Groups under 30 can order the thali, but should book ahead if they are 10 or more. Tour leaders can see the full spread on the Royal Rajasthani buffet page and the booking steps in our dal baati churma group booking guide.
Which other old city guides should I read?
Each guide covers one landmark, so read the one that matches your route. Families visiting the palace can use our page on restaurants near City Palace Jaipur. Pilgrims can read about the restaurant near Govind Dev Ji Temple.
If you are comparing pure veg kitchens across the city, start with our guide to vegetarian restaurants in Jaipur. When you are ready, call +91 9929949258 or use the table reservation page.