Jama Masjid
About the city
Travel to Delhi, the metropolitan and capital city of Delhi, to explore
some of the most exotic tourist destination of India. Delhi is counted
amongst the most progressive cities of India. The Delhi city spans far
beyond the "seven cities" aand was built between the 13th and
the 17th centuries. The Delhi area has reached the west bank of the
Yamuna and now straddles the river. Remnants of the past survive cheek
-by-jowl with skyscrapers, residential colonies and bustling commercial
complexes. Delhi has some of the excellent museums in the country. Its
boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of conventional
and contemporary crafts from all over the country. It has speciality
restaurants to please the gourmet, open parks and gardens ablaze with
flowers, and in the winter months particularly, a variety of cultural
events. Its many-layered existence is tantalizing and can entice the
curious traveller into a engrossing voyage of discovery. Delhi boast a
number of tourist destinations and Jama Masjid, Delhi forms a famous
tourist spots in Delhi.
Jama Masjid, Delhi
Address: Matya Mahal, Bho Jala;
Opening time: Daily dawn-dusk; closed during prayer
times;
Admission: Entry is free but tourists must pay Rs100
if carrying a camera. The shoe wallah should be tipped Rs10
Constructed by Shah Jahan in the 17th century A.D, Jama Masjid, near
the Red Fort is the biggest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid is
constructed on a high platform with three onion shaped domes adorned
with black stripes. It has four minarets in four corners. Its courtyard
has a reservoir of water in the center. This courtyard can gather as
many as 10,000 people at a time. This mosque is constructed in red
sandstone with inlaid white marble. Its construction began in 1644 A.D.
and was completed in 1658 A.D. In the absence of royal patronage, art
and architecture did not flourish, after the reign of Shah Jahan.
A perfect example of Mughal architecture, the Jama Masjid has three
gateways. The largest and highest on the east was reserve exclusively
for the emperor. The main courtyard of the emperor. The main courtyard
of the mosque is 408 square feet and paved with red stone. In the centre
is a large marble tank in which the devout wash before attending
prayers.
Reaching Jama Masjid Delhi
Jama Masjid By Air
All airlines fly into Delhi's Indira Ghandi International Airport ,
which is situated 23km south of the city. After a long voyage, most
arriving visitors are likely to buy a pre-paid taxi voucher for the
journey into the city. However, there are regular coaches and city buses
that run into central areas throughout the day.
Jama Masjid By Rail
New Delhi is well connected to all the state capitals and important
cities of the country through the railways. It has two railway stations,
first the New Delhi station is located east of Paharganj and is not very
distant from the heart of the city. The second major railway station is
to the west of Red Fort in Old Delhi region. Both the railway stations
are well connected to the city by taxis, auto rikshaws and buses.
Information on schedules, reservations and purchasing of the tickets can
be done from the two railway stations or booking centres in town
Jama Masjid By Road
New Delhi is well linked to the parts of the country through a network
of roads. Delhi is located in the northern part of the country, plays an
important role in connecting the mounatainous regions of the north and
also the desert area of Rajastan through roads. The bus services within
the state of Delhi is mainly operated through the Delhi Transport
Corporation. It also has an inter state bus terminus from where buses to
different states operate. Tourist buses for different tourist
attractions like Agra, Shimla, Chandigarh etc. are available from the
ISBT and also other travel agencies.
Within Delhi
Autorickshaws, Cycle rickshaw, busses and Taxis are available that will
take you to the exotic monuments.The most convenient way to move around
Delhi and nearby destinations is by hiring a car/taxi with a driver at a
pre-determined price for the day. Expect to pay Rs.700 to 800 for eight
hours or 80 kilometers (50 miles) of travel in Delhi in a
non-air-conditioned car. Larger cars, or ones with air-conditioning will
cost Rs.1200 upwards. Ask in advance about the charges for extra mileage
or hours. If you are staying in an upscale hotel, you will pay less if
you arrange for a car or taxi from an outside travel agent or a taxi
stand. Taxis are available outside every hotel, at taxi stands in
shopping areas, and in each neighborhood.
