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The Jama Masjid has the distinction of being the largest Mosque in the country. It lies opposite the Red Fort and is flanked by a plethora of shops dealing in a variety of goods. This great mosque is the final gift of Shahjahan to the architectural heritage of India. Planned and designed by the great sculptor, Ostaad Khalil, the Masjid is said to be the replica of Moti Masjid in Agra. It is called Masjid-e-Jahanuma. About 5000 artisans were employed to accomplish the task of constructing this Rs. 10 crore architectural marvel.


Structure of the Mosque

The mosque is constructed in a style of alternating vertical stripes of red sandstone and white marble, and measuring 65m by 35m. Of the three imposing gateways- the main eastern entrance, which remains closed on most days of the week, was perhaps used by the Emperors. The north and the south gates, accessed by broad flights of steps, were meant for the common people. The structure was placed on a high platform so that its magnificent facade would be visible from all around. The pulpit, shaped out of a single block of marble, is one of the hallmarks of the mosque. The mosque is also adorned by four towers and two minarets.
Precious Possessions of the Mosque A cupboard near the North Gate of the Jama Masjid contains some priceless relics of Prophet Mohammed. These include a chapter of his original Koran written on deerskin, a red beard-hair of the prophet, his sandals and his footprint, embedded on a marble slab.
Access AIR : The Indian Capital New Delhi is conveniently connected to the major cities round the globe. The Indira Gandhi International Airport is situated 20 km from the city center and the domestic airport Palam is about about 4 km away.

RAIL :There are three important railway stations in Delhi to all major and minor destinations in India, namely New Delhi Railway Station (close to Connaught Place), Old Delhi Railway Station (near Chandni Chowk) and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (in South Delhi, 4 km from India Gate). Trains run from all the parts of the country to Delhi. For nearby places like Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gwalior, Bhopal, Lucknow and Kanpur, the Shatabdi Express is recommended. As for the rest there is Rajdhani Express that has the best facilities and fastest service to all major Indian destinations. For details of trains and train timings, please check out the Indian Railway site (www.indianrail.gov.in).

ROAD : The Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) is located at Kashmiri Gate, Sarai Kale-Khan and Anand Vihar. Delhi Transport Corporation and Road Transport Corporations of the neighboring States provide frequent bus services through Air Conditioned, Deluxe and Ordinary Coaches. Buses from all the major places in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are available for getting to Delhi.


Stay At Delhi has the best picks for every pocket and taste. The major Hotel chains have their properties in New Delhi that includes the Taj Hotels and Resorts, Radisson group, Hyatt group, Oberoi group of hotels, Park group of hotels, Welcomgroup group of hotels, and the Le Meridien group of hotels. Backpackers and budget lodgers too have a plethora of options, mainly in the Paharganj locality near the Railway Station. Located near the city centre, Connaught Place, the best medium-priced accommodation is available at the YMCA Tourist Hostel at Jaisingh Road and Ashok Yatri Niwas, Ashoka road, New Delhi.

Five Star Deluxe Hotels in New Delhi :
Taj Ambassador Hotel	The Park Hotel
Radisson Hotel	Ashok Hotel
Grand Hotel	Centaur Hotel
Crowne Plaza Surya Hotel	Vasant Continental Hotel
Hyatt Regency	Taj Mahal Hotel
Grand Intercontinental	Le Meridien Hotel
Maurya Sheraton Hotel	Metropolitan Hotel Nikko
InterContinental Hotel	Taj Palace Hotel
Hotel Imperial	The Oberoi Hotel
Hotel Marriott	Shangri-La Hotel
Five Star Hotels in New Delhi :
Claridges Hotel	Siddharth Hotel
Hotel Samrat	Hotel Qutab
Hotel Ambassodder
Four Star Hotels in New Delhi :
Hotel Marina	Hotel Hans Plaza
The Connaught Hotel	Hotel Diplomat
Hotel Vikram	Hotel Alka
Hotel City Park	Hotel Avalon Courtyard
Oberoi Maidens Hotel
Three Star Hotels in New Delhi :
Hotel Janpath	Nirula's Hotel
Hotel Shanti Palace	Hotel Broadway
Best Western Resort Country Club	Hotel Omni
Sri Nanak Continental	Hotel Grand Godwin
Center Point Hotels
Airport Hotel in New Delhi :
Royale Residency Airport Hotel	Hotel Airport Inn
Star Airport Hotel	The R Blues Airport Hotel
International Inn Airport Hotel
Two Star Hotels in New Delhi :
Hotel Sunstar	Hotel Indraprastha
Hotel Tourist	Hotel Pooja Palace
Hotel Classic	Mohan International
Hotel Chand Palace	Hotel Pablas International
Hotel Gautam Residency	Hotel Kabila
Hotel Tivoli Garden
Budget Hotels in New Delhi :
Hotel Jukaso Inn	Hotel Crest Inn
Hotel The Legend Inn	Hotel Suncourt Yatri
Hotel Swati	Hotel Ajanta Hotel
Swagath Hotel	Hotel Singh Palace
The Nest Hotel