Jamia Masjid, Srinagarजामिया मस्जिद, श्रीनगर
Srinagar's great mosque, held up by 370 wooden pillars.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSrinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar and central Kashmir
Srinagar and central Kashmir
Kind of placeMonuments & Heritage
Best time to visit1 April to 15 June and 15 September to 15 November
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height1590 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyNowhatta, Srinagar
EntryFree
About Jamia Masjid, Srinagar
The great mosque of old Srinagar, built in 1394 by Sultan Sikandar and rebuilt several times after fires. Its courtyard is ringed by arches, and 370 wooden pillars hold the prayer hall, a fine example of Indo-Saracenic and Kashmiri wood architecture. It is open to visitors outside prayer times, and the old city lanes around it are good for walking. Access may be limited on some Fridays.
What to see and do
- 370 wooden pillars
- Courtyard with arches
- Kashmiri wood architecture
- Old city lanes around
- Visit outside prayer times
Part of The Himalaya.
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