Jama Masjid (New Delhi) - Directions | Timings | History

After living in Delhi for more than 25 years, I believe Chandni Chowk is one place which has not changed a bit. Be it delicious food, narrow streets or beautiful architecture..everything is just unique and different  and there is one place which is as divine as it was in 17^th century – Jama Masjid.

Jama Masjid is the largest mosque of India and was built by Shah Jahan in 17^th century (1644 – 1658). So let me tell you the basic information required to visit this monument.

Directions - How to reach Jama Masjid
As I always say metro stations are the best landmarks in Delhi. The nearest metro station is Chawri Bazaar. Once you exit the metro station, take a rickshaw for Jama Masjid. He will take around Rs20 for one and Rs 30 for two persons. Do not pay more than that.

Jama Masjid, built by Shah Jahan in 1658 A.D....Isn't it look beautiful..

Timings of Jama Masjid

The timings of Jama Masjid are a bit tricky. It opens at 8.00am in the morning till half an hour before sunset for non Muslims. What it means is that if you are not a Muslim you can be in the mosque till half an hour before sunset because the evening prayer starts at sunrise. Well that’s what I read on the rules and regulation board outside the mosque. Now you can decide the closing time as per the sunset which would be early in winters and a bit late in summers. Also you can visit Jama Mashid any day of the week. It opens every day of the week.

Ticket Price of Jama Masjid

There is no ticket for Jama Masjid. Be it Indian visitors or foreign visitors. It’s free for all.

Photography Rules

Photography rules are a bit tricky too.. As per the guidelines board which is hanging on the outside wall of the mosque, one has to pay Rs300 for taking pictures in the mosque. I was shocked to see that because I have not seen any historic place charging this much for photography so I started questioning the guard. Initially he was very adamant about the charges but later I showed him people who was taking pictures from their cameras without paying any fee and finally he allowed us to enter the mosque. So it depends on how you convince the guard about it. If you are a foreign visitor, there is no way that he would leave you without taking Rs300 as photography charges.  Also, you can get the full view of Delhi by climbing one of the minarets. There is a minimal fee of Rs30 for it. However unaccompanied females are not allowed in the minaret.

Look at the architectural beauty of Jama Masjid..It is the largest mosque of India.

That’s it about Jama Masjid. If you have any query about Jama Masjid or any other place, do write it in the comment section. You can also send me a direct message on Facebook @ facebook.com/touringtravellers. Till next time....keep travelling and Stay Happy because you are awesome...:)

This is where you can sit and experience peace and purity of Jama Masjid.

The entrance from Gate no. 2 is a bit crowded on Sunday's. But we all love local market, don't we ?

Walking towards the mosque..

Here is the mosque which is almost 450 years but still looks the same.