Jamia Masjid, Srinagar

Name: Jamia Masjid
Address: Opposite, Gojwara - Islamia College Rd, Srinagar, 190003, India
Telephone: +91 94197 53128

#8 among attractions in Srinagar

Top attraction, Mosque

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Facts and practical information

Jamia Masjid is a mosque in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Situated at Nowhatta in the middle of the Old City, the Mosque was commissioned by Sultan Sikandar in 1394 CE and completed in 1402 CE, at the behest of Mir Mohammad Hamadani, son of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, and is regarded as one of the most important mosques in Kashmir. The Mosque is located in Downtown which remains a central zone to the religio-political life in Srinagar. Thronged by Muslims every Friday, it is one of the prime tourist attractions of Srinagar. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1402 (622 years ago)Capacity: 33.3 thous.Coordinates: 34°5'54"N, 74°48'35"E

Address

Opposite, Gojwara - Islamia College RdSrinagar 190003 India

Contact

+91 94197 53128

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Day trips

Jamia Masjid – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hari Parbat, Roza Bal, Khanqah-e-Moula, Habba Kadal.

0.6 miNE
Temple
Hari Parbat, Srinagar
16 min walk • Hari Parbat, also called Koh-i-Maran, is a hill overlooking Srinagar, the largest city and the capital of the Jammu and Kashmir state, India. It is the site of a fort, built by the Durrani Empire, and of a Hindu temple, mosques, and gurdwara.
0.5 miSE
Unfussy shrine with a storied history
Roza Bal, Srinagar
13 min walk • The Roza Bal, Rouza Bal, or Rozabal is a shrine located in the Khanyar quarter in downtown area of Srinagar in Kashmir, India. The word roza means tomb, the word bal mean place.
0.5 miS
Mosque
Khanqah-e-Moula, Srinagar
13 min walk • Khanqah-e-Moula, also known as Shah-e-Hamadan Masjid and Khanqah, is the first mosque in the Jammu and Kashmir, located in the Old City of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
1.2 miS
Bridge
Habba Kadal, Srinagar
30 min walk • Habba Kadal is a wooden bridge located in the old city of Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, India that crosses the Jhelum river. It was first built in 1551 by Sultan Habib Shah of the Shah Miri Dynasty and is one of the seven original bridges that have existed in the city for a long time.
0.5 miSW
Mosque
Pathar Masjid, Srinagar
13 min walk • Pathar Mosque, known locally as Naev Masheed, is a Mughal era stone mosque located in the old city of Srinagar, in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located on the left bank of the River Jhelum, just opposite the shrine of Khanqah-e-Moula. It was built by Mughal Empress Noor Jehan, the wife of emperor Jehangir, in 1623.
1.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Khushal Sar, Srinagar
28 min walk • Khushal Sar is a lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is in a highly deteriorated condition and has been encroached upon at many places with illegal construction and landfilling. The lake once stretched from Zoonimar up to the Aali Masjid but now it is considerably reduced.
1 miNW
Mosque
Aali Masjid, Srinagar
26 min walk • Aali Mosque is a mosque located in the Srinagar city in Jammu and Kashmir. It was constructed in 1471 A.D.during the reign of Shamiri king Sultan Hassan Shah. The structure is the largest existing historic mosque constructed within the premises of Eidgah Srinagar.
0.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Brari Nambal, Srinagar
22 min walk • Brari Nambal, also known as Bab Demb, is a small freshwater lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is connected to the Dal lake via a channel and is therefore sometimes referred to as a lagoon of the Dal lake.
1.2 miS
Bridge
New Habba Kadal Bridge, Srinagar
31 min walk • New Habba Kadal is a concrete bridge located in the old city of Srinagar, in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It was built in 2001 to replace the original Habba Kadal bridge which is a wooden structure first built in 1551.
1.2 miS
Area
Salim Ali National Park, Srinagar
32 min walk • Salim Ali National Park or City Forest National Park is a national park located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It covered an area of 9.07 km². Notified in 1986, the name of the park commemorated the Indian ornithologist Salim Ali.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jamia Masjid open?

Jamia Masjid is open:

Monday 8 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 8 am - 8:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Jamia Masjid?

Nearby attractions include Roza Bal, Srinagar (13 min walk), Khanqah-e-Moula, Srinagar (13 min walk), Pathar Masjid, Srinagar (13 min walk), Hari Parbat, Srinagar (16 min walk).

How to get to Jamia Masjid by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jamia Masjid:

Bus

Cable Car Station (18 min walk)