Jahaz Mahal

It is located in the middle of a crowded market in Mehrauli it is a beautiful place if well maintained , it was built sometime around the late 15th century I think , but now there is no ambience there and you cannot go up the fort coz the gates to the narrow staircase are locked

When I visit these historical places I get mesmerized by the architecture and beauty. Jahaz Mahal is an amazing place to visit. You step into that era Once you step into it. This place is approximately 20 kilometres from New Delhi Railway station and around 12 kilometres from the IGI Airport. You can easily reach here by Taxi, bus, auto.

Hard to reach here hidden monument. Very few people's knows about it. It is situated between the packed Street of mehrauli. People plays trump cards here. Not as beautiful as shown in the online pics. I m very excited after see online pics but I feel anger when I see my own eyes. Quiet small palace but have a garden area in which locals will be found sitting and playing. It's just a waste of time here. Very dirty and dusty area. Need to be maintained. There is nothing like"JAHAZ".

I don’t advise anyone to go it is very very very dirty place

Jahaz Mahal, located in Delhi, is a historical gem that translates to "Ship Palace" due to its boat-like structure. Built during the Lodi dynasty in the 15th century, it's a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture. The palace is situated amidst the serene Mehrauli Archaeological Park and offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. With its intricate designs and unique layout, Jahaz Mahal is a testament to the architectural brilliance of its time and a delightful spot for history buffs and explorers

Visited Jahaz Mahal on weekend . Which is situated in Delhi. “Jahaz Mahal/Ship Palace" is located next to Hauz-i-Shamsi in Mehrauli, Delhi. It was so named, since its reflection (illusion) in the surrounding reservoir looked like a ship floating on a lake. It was inferred to have been built during the Lodi dynasty period (1452–1526) as a Sarai or an inn. “Lights and Sounds show” of Jahaz Mahal is amazing! I really love this place to visit again and again. Visited on Weekend Wait time Up to 10 min Reservation recommended Yes

Place has been beautifully photographed and presented here, but as far as I can recall this place is not maintained or cleanedup. Also the approach is congested with parking issues. "Phoolwalon ki sair" was once upon a time a popular festival celebrated here in Oct every year with well organised light n sound show The place is of historical significance ...lost due to lack of care/upkeep.

We accidentally visited the Jahaz Mahal while it was covered in thousands of flowers and garlands for a Hindi holiday. It was very pretty, very colourful. Unfortunately, due to a ceremony taking place in the grounds, we could only have a very limited look from the outside.

The very term “Jahaz Mahal” implies “Ship Palace” and this beautiful name is inspired by the placement of the monument near a lake known as Hauz-i-Shamsi. The monument renders a mesmerizing reflection on this lake’s clear waters, which apparently looks like a beautiful ornate ship sailing in the sea. Built between the years 1453 and 1525, Jahaz Mahal was also popularly known as ‘Sarai’ in the bygone times. This is for the reason that the monument was constructed for the purpose of providing an accommodation facility to the pilgrims and travelers flocking to Delhi from places such as Morocco, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Arab. It is also believed that the real reason behind the construction of this monument was for creating a comfortable summer resort for the royal Mughal rulers and their families In present day, Jahaz Mahal is visited by a host of tourists from all over the world. Housing a pretty little mosque within its premises and surrounded by lush gardens, this monument attracts pilgrims, history buffs, peace seekers, and photo fanatics. Although a few parts of this structure are in ruins now, yet Jahaz Mahal continues to impress and leave its visitors spellbound with its elegance and charm.

Found this historical building by chance. This is located right in the middle of Mehrauli market. I am also I have to thank Google for sharing with me the name of the structure that I had visited and I was curious about because when you are there there is absolutely no indication, no signage, no bold put up by the archaeological survey of India giving information about this building. I do understand that we are a very very historical country and we have a large number of such archeological artefacts but we must try and make sure that they are looked after. The up keep of this place was pathetic inside there was zero up keep and I saw some people using the building for some kind of storage also.