Overview
Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656, Jama Masjid is India's largest mosque, with a vast courtyard that holds 25,000 worshippers at once. Three grand gates of red sandstone and white marble, two 40m minarets, and striped domes dominate the structure. Climbing the south minaret rewards you with panoramic views of Old Delhi's crowded lanes and the Red Fort. Free entry (minaret INR 300; camera fee INR 300). 5-minute walk from Jama Masjid Station (Metro Violet Line).
Opening Hours
Daily 07:00-12:00 and 13:30 to 30 min before sunset (except during prayers)
Travel Tips
Efficient to combine with the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Non-Muslim visits are restricted during prayer times.
Hotels near Jama Masjid
Hotels and guesthouses in Delhi, Old Delhi, Delhi
Other attractions in Delhi
Red Fort
The Mughal emperors' grand red sandstone palace-fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Qutub Minar
A 12th-century 73 m brick minaret - the world's tallest of its kind, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Humayun's Tomb
The Mughal garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal — India's first major example of Mughal architecture.
India Gate
A 42m triumphal arch war memorial honoring soldiers who died in World War I.
Akshardham Temple
The world's largest Hindu temple complex, registered in the Guinness Book, built by 10,000 artisans over 5 years.
Lotus Temple
A lotus-shaped Baha'i temple — a masterpiece of modern architecture and a space for meditation.
Chandni Chowk
Old Delhi's 300-year-old main market street — a paradise for street food lovers.