robertsG671BW
★★2.0Wrote on 25 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 and dropped off my sandals at the shoe stand. The view of the mosque is nice and it’s bustling with people. I approached the main hall to get a closer look and a man motion for me to come up the steps. He showed me the main chandelier and told me I could take pictures of the hall. I declined, since I didn’t want to disturb the worshippers. A second man with him then barked “Now you pay tip.†I promptly turned around and left the hall while they continued yelling. When I went to retrieve my sandals, I was way overcharged 100 Rs (for comparison I was charged 3 Rs at another site s few days later). I didn’t have any smaller change and wasn’t in a position to negotiate. Meanwhile, an older woman was begging for me to give her money. Besides, my backpack had just been slashed by in a failed pickpocket event shortly before arriving at Jama Masjid. I simply wanted to get out of Old Delhi. As I was making my way back to the street, I was again followed by a small girl begging for money. The constant harassment is really unpleasant for visitors, but it’s important to remember that the vast majority of people I have met in India have been incredibly kind and sweet.
GERRYARANHA
★1.0Wrote on 2 Dec 2023
Don’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
★★★★4.0Wrote on 16 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 visited inside for tourists.
Odyssey15227987916
★1.0Wrote on 29 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
★★★★4.0Wrote on 27 Sept 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 bribe to ensure they were still there after our visit). The floor is hot and not the cleanest (you are allowed to wear your hotel slippers). You also need to cover up bare legs and shoulders, sarongs and garment are provided for this (more tipping). The courtyard is massive and apparently accommodates up to 25k worshippers. The architecture is good, sandstone and marble, nice domes and minarets. The large prayer niche is of marble. You can walk inside and take pictures and there are fine views of the red fort and lots of kites and pigeons (which are fed by the locals).
robertsG671BW
★★2.0Wrote on 25 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 and dropped off my sandals at the shoe stand. The view of the mosque is nice and it’s bustling with people. I approached the main hall to get a closer look and a man motion for me to come up the steps. He showed me the main chandelier and told me I could take pictures of the hall. I declined, since I didn’t want to disturb the worshippers. A second man with him then barked “Now you pay tip.†I promptly turned around and left the hall while they continued yelling. When I went to retrieve my sandals, I was way overcharged 100 Rs (for comparison I was charged 3 Rs at another site s few days later). I didn’t have any smaller change and wasn’t in a position to negotiate. Meanwhile, an older woman was begging for me to give her money. Besides, my backpack had just been slashed by in a failed pickpocket event shortly before arriving at Jama Masjid. I simply wanted to get out of Old Delhi. As I was making my way back to the street, I was again followed by a small girl begging for money. The constant harassment is really unpleasant for visitors, but it’s important to remember that the vast majority of people I have met in India have been incredibly kind and sweet.
GERRYARANHA
★1.0Wrote on 2 Dec 2023
Don’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
★★★★4.0Wrote on 16 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 visited inside for tourists.
Odyssey15227987916
★1.0Wrote on 29 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
★★★★4.0Wrote on 27 Sept 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 bribe to ensure they were still there after our visit). The floor is hot and not the cleanest (you are allowed to wear your hotel slippers). You also need to cover up bare legs and shoulders, sarongs and garment are provided for this (more tipping). The courtyard is massive and apparently accommodates up to 25k worshippers. The architecture is good, sandstone and marble, nice domes and minarets. The large prayer niche is of marble. You can walk inside and take pictures and there are fine views of the red fort and lots of kites and pigeons (which are fed by the locals).
