Jaunpur Travel Guide: 8 Places to Visit, How to Reach & Best Time

Places to visit in Jaunpur

8 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.

District headquarters 1

Jaunpur (district headquarters) Two sources

Location: Jaunpur · district headquarters

Headquarters of Jaunpur district, Varanasi division (Wikipedia).

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Temples and shrines 5

Atala Masjid Official source

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In 1408 A.D., Ibrahim Shah Sharki built the Atala Masjid which came to be considered as the ideal for the construction of the other mosques of Jaunpur. (district portal)

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Jama Masjid Official source

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With a height of more than 200 ft. this mosque near Purani Bazar on the Shahganj road is an important monument of the Sharki period. (district portal)

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Jhanjhari Masjid Official source

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This mosque is in the Sipah locality of Jaunpur on the northern bank of the Gomti. (district portal)

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Masjid Lal Darwaja Official source

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This mosque has been built by V.V.Raje, wife of Sultan Mahamud Shah Sharki in 1455 A.D. at Begumganj, a mile north of the city. Its outer area is 212 x 188 sq.ft. It has three gateways and a courtyard. (district portal)

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Sheetala Maata Chaukiya Official source

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The temple of Ma Sheetla Chaukiya Devi is quite old. The worship of Shiv and Shakti has been going on since times immemorial. (district portal)

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Forts, tombs and monuments 2

Shahi Pul Official source

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This famous bridge of Jaunpur was built by Munyeen Khankhana in 1564 on the orders of Akbar during his reign. This is a one of its kind bridge in India and its carriageway is at ground level. The width of the bridge is 26 ft. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)

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Shahi Quila Official source

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Situated in the heart of the city on the left bank of the Gomti, Shahi Qila was built by Freoze Shah in 1362 A.D. The inner gate of this fort is 26.5 ft. high and 16 ft. The central gate is 36 ft. A top this there is a huge dome. (district portal)

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In depth: Atala Masjid

The district portal's listing for Jaunpur includes Atala Masjid. In 1408 A.D., Ibrahim Shah Sharki built the Atala Masjid which came to be considered as the ideal for the construction of the other mosques of Jaunpur. (district portal)

At a glance

Type: Temples and shrines Official source
Source: District portal Official source

History and significance

District formed: existed at Independence (Wikipedia lists 15 August 1947) (Wikipedia) Two sources

What to see

Jama Masjid: With a height of more than 200 ft. this mosque near Purani Bazar on the Shahganj road is an important monument of the Sharki period. (district portal)
Jhanjhari Masjid: This mosque is in the Sipah locality of Jaunpur on the northern bank of the Gomti. (district portal)
Masjid Lal Darwaja: This mosque has been built by V.V.Raje, wife of Sultan Mahamud Shah Sharki in 1455 A.D. at Begumganj, a mile north of the city. Its outer area is 212 x 188 sq.ft. It has three gateways and a courtyard. (district portal)
Shahi Pul: This famous bridge of Jaunpur was built by Munyeen Khankhana in 1564 on the orders of Akbar during his reign. This is a one of its kind bridge in India and its carriageway is at ground level. The width of the bridge is 26 ft. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)
Shahi Quila: Situated in the heart of the city on the left bank of the Gomti, Shahi Qila was built by Freoze Shah in 1362 A.D. The inner gate of this fort is 26.5 ft. high and 16 ft. The central gate is 36 ft. A top this there is a huge dome. (district portal)
Sheetala Maata Chaukiya: The temple of Ma Sheetla Chaukiya Devi is quite old. The worship of Shiv and Shakti has been going on since times immemorial. (district portal)

Visiting

Timings, fees: Not published on the pages read. Confirm locally. Not yet verified

Festivals

Diwali, Holi and local melas: Dates to confirm. Not yet verified

Visitor guidelines

Temples, mosques and gurdwaras set their own dress and photography rules; ASI monuments charge entry and many close one day a week (estimate).

How to reach Atala Masjid

By air: Lucknow (LKO), Varanasi (VNS), Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Kanpur, Agra and Bareilly airports serve the state; nearest to confirm (estimate).
By road: Route to confirm. Not yet verified

Month by month

Month	Temp °C	Sunrise	Sunset	Verdict
Jan	IMD normals to add	06:47	17:28	Cold; dense fog can delay trains and flights
Feb	IMD normals to add	06:35	17:52	Good: cool, clear
Mar	IMD normals to add	06:10	18:08	Good; Holi (Braj celebrations)
Apr	IMD normals to add	05:37	18:22	Hot
May	IMD normals to add	05:14	18:37	Very hot; loo winds
Jun	IMD normals to add	05:07	18:51	Very hot until the monsoon
Jul	IMD normals to add	05:17	18:53	Monsoon
Aug	IMD normals to add	05:32	18:36	Monsoon; Janmashtami in Mathura
Sep	IMD normals to add	05:44	18:05	Monsoon easing
Oct	IMD normals to add	05:57	17:33	Good: Dussehra; Ramlila
Nov	IMD normals to add	06:17	17:11	Best: Diwali, Dev Deepawali, Chhath
Dec	IMD normals to add	06:38	17:11	Good; cold nights, fog begins

Suggested plans

One or two days: Atala Masjid, Jama Masjid, Jhanjhari Masjid, Masjid Lal Darwaja.

How to reach Jaunpur

By train: See the sources for the nearest station.
By air: See "Getting there".
By road: National and state highways; route details to confirm.
Headquarters: Jaunpur
Coast: Landlocked

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Best time to visit Jaunpur

Best time: October to March (estimate).
Climate: Hot summers (April-June), monsoon July-September, cold foggy winters (estimate).

Dates to plan around in Uttar Pradesh

Dev Deepawali — Varanasi ghats: Kartik Purnima, November; date to confirm
Magh Mela — Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj: January-February; 2027 dates to confirm
Holi in Braj — Barsana, Nandgaon, Vrindavan (Mathura): February-March; 2027 dates to confirm
Taj Mahotsav — Shilpgram, Agra: February; 2027 dates to confirm
Deepotsav — Ayodhya: Diwali eve; date to confirm
Dadri Mela — Ballia: Cattle fair (district portal); dates to confirm
Tigri Ganga Mela — Amroha: Annual fair on the Ganga (district portal); dates to confirm

Where to stay in Jaunpur

No stays have been verified for Jaunpur yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.

Quick answers about Jaunpur

What is Jaunpur known for?

District in Varanasi division.

What is the one place not to miss in Jaunpur?

Atala Masjid. In 1408 A.D., Ibrahim Shah Sharki built the Atala Masjid which came to be considered as the ideal for the construction of the other mosques of Jaunpur. (district portal)

Which is the nearest railway station to Jaunpur?

See the sources for the nearest station.

Which is the nearest airport to Jaunpur?

See "Getting there".

When is the best time to visit Jaunpur?

October to March (estimate).

How many places are there to visit in Jaunpur?

Our guide lists 8 places in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, across district headquarters, temples and shrines, forts, tombs and monuments.

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