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Jama Masjid

A sight in Old Delhi, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Jama Masjid in Old Delhi
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Why go

India's largest mosque, built by Shah Jahan, with a courtyard that holds 25,000 and minaret views over Old Delhi.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Delhi, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Karim's and Red Fort.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Old Delhi
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Delhi, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Karim's

    Old Delhi institution since 1913 known for mutton korma, kebabs and nihari near Jama Masjid.

    Food · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Red Fort

    Shah Jahan's walled palace complex of red sandstone, with audience halls, museums and marble pavilions.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

    Gold-domed Sikh temple with a sacred tank and a free community kitchen serving thousands daily.

    Sight · 3.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Perch Wine & Coffee Bar

    Relaxed Khan Market spot for coffee by day and wine and cocktails by night.

    Drinks · 5.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Lodhi Garden

    Shady city park dotted with 15th-century tombs, popular with walkers and joggers.

    Outdoors · 6.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Indian Accent

    Modern Indian tasting menus at The Lodhi hotel, often ranked among Asia's best restaurants.

    Food · 6.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Jama Masjid is a stop on our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Delhi

2 more curated sights in Delhi. See the full Delhi guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Delhi run from 21°C in January to 43°C in May; July is usually the wettest month. For Jama Masjid itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Delhi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Delhi weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Old Delhi, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, 110006, India
Coordinates
28.65068, 77.23344
Destination
Delhi, India

Jama Masjid: quick answers

How much time do you need at Jama Masjid?

Plan on about an hour at Jama Masjid. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Jama Masjid?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Closed to visitors during prayer times; robes are lent at the gate.

Is Jama Masjid free?

Yes, we list Jama Masjid as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Jama Masjid?

Jama Masjid is at Old Delhi, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, 110006, India. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Jama Masjid?

Jama Masjid appears on Golden Triangle & Rajasthan, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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