Jama Masjid Delhi Tourism

Type of destination: Religious Site

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

Jama Masjid of Delhi, also known as Masjid-i Jahan-Numa, located in the chaotic heart of Old Delhi, is one of the largest and most well-known mosques in India. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in the year 1656 AD, it serves as a splendid example of Mughal architecture, combining Islamic, Persian, and Indian design elements. The mosque features three great gates, four towers, and two 40-meter-high minarets constructed with strips of red sandstone and white marble. Tourists and devotees alike ascend its southern tower to admire the panoramic views of the city, particularly the impressive Red Fort. Inside the spacious courtyard, which can accommodate more than 25,000 people, lies a beautifully ornamented main prayer hall. The mosque sits on a hill and is accessed from the east by a flight of steps, which reputedly contain soil from Mecca, making it a profoundly religious site for followers of Islam.

Top 10 Reviews on Jama Masjid Delhi

robertsG671BW

Wrote on 25th Dec, 2023

Foreigners beware!

To arrive at the steps to Jama Masjid, you first navigate a gauntlet of a crowded market. Once you begin ascending the steps, expect to be targeted by more vendors and beggars. I purchased my ticket..

GERRYARANHA

Wrote on 2nd Dec, 2023

Donâ€™t visit if you are not touring for religious reasons

Poorly maintained and not fit for visitors. Filthy toilets, mosque stewards are rude and no guidance anywhere. Not worth your time

Andrea438

Wrote on 16th Nov, 2023

It is a very interesting visit

It is a very interesting visit first because it is the largest mosque in India and second because it was the last architectural project of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Unfortunately, it cannot be vi..

Odyssey15227987916

Wrote on 29th Oct, 2023

WORST PLACE ON EARTH

It was once a temple. The Mughals destroyed the temple and built this mosque there. Pls pls DO NOT EVER GO THERE.

Andythebaggie

Wrote on 27th Sep, 2023

Impressive Mughal space

This Mughal era mosque is still the largest in India. We approached from the market, there are some steep steps to climb. At the top you need to leave your footwear (our tour guide payed the correct b..