Where is Jahanpanah?

joneall · Apr 1st, 2009, 22:43

Last year, I wanted to see Jahanpanah. According to William Dalrymple and to the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, it's worth a visit. But my driver/guide couldn't find it and I certainly couldn't help. All I know, from the guide, is that it's south of Panchsheel Park.

Can anyone give me instructions I can give to the driver next time (Octover 2009).

Thanks in advance.

shashank.aggarwal · Apr 1st, 2009, 22:55

Jahanpanah its a term used to address emperors. If its a historical structure and Jyotirmoy would just hop in and let you know about it.

joneall · Apr 1st, 2009, 23:19

Sorry, I didn't get that.

According to the DK Eyewitness Guide to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, 2007 edition, p. 109: "In the heart of Jahanpanah, Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq's capital, stands Begumpuri Mosque... Nearby, to the north, is the palace of Bijay Mandal..." It says there's a great view from the upper platform of the Bijay Mandal. And it says Jahanpanah that is south of Panchsheel Park. So how do I get there?

rajered · Apr 1st, 2009, 23:26

Jahanpanah city forest, a sprawling 800-acre green belt is located between Tughlaqabad and Chiragh Delhi and passes through Alaknanda and Greater Kailash Part II. Originally part of the fourth citadel of Delhi, this city forest serves as green lungs for a large part of South Delhi District. Frequented by nature enthusiasts and morning walkers alike, Jahanpanah city forest is also a favorite picnic spot during winter months.

shahronakm · Apr 2nd, 2009, 00:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajered

Jahanpanah city forest, a sprawling 800-acre green belt is located between Tughlaqabad and Chiragh Delhi and passes through Alaknanda and Greater Kailash Part II. Originally part of the fourth citadel of Delhi, this city forest serves as green lungs for a large part of South Delhi District. Frequented by nature enthusiasts and morning walkers alike, Jahanpanah city forest is also a favorite picnic spot during winter months.

That sounds interesting.

Ronak.

Badar · Apr 29th, 2009, 04:16

Jahanpanah was supposedly the name of the city built by Firuz Shah Tughlaq. The Begampuri masjid and Bijai mandal are still some of the landmarks still present. Begampuri masjid was the center of the city and is more like a bastion than a mosque... deriving its grandeur more from its sheer size than beauty. Alas it all lie in ruins these days.

The co-ordinates of the mosque are (28.539255, 77.206507). To reach here, when coming from the Nehru place side on the Gamel Abdel Nasser marg, take left just 'after' the red light below the Panchsheel flyover. Follow the road and after a right turn it will enter a colony gate, don't go inside but turn left on the narrow lane. Keep moving till you end up in front of the mosque! Bijai mandal is nearby and you'd be able to see it from there!

Badar · Apr 29th, 2009, 04:39

Jahanpanah was the fourth city to be built in Dlehi. It enclosed the inhabited are between the Qila Rai Pithorgarh (first city) and Siri (2nd city). Some parts of the wall of this city can now be seen scattered through the area but mostly has been razed for the suburbs expansion.

delhiwala · Apr 29th, 2009, 12:34

The remains of the Jahapanah (Shelter of the world) can be seen in village Begumpur near Panchisheel Park. The best access is from a small road that heads east off Aurobindo Marg between the Outer Ring Road and the Qutub Minar Complex, right after the Aurobindo Ashram.

Close by there is Jahapanah Park also at Chirag Dilli....

milominderbinder · Sep 20th, 2009, 12:08

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...6&z=14&iwloc=A

Coming from Saket, take Mehrauli Badarpur road towards badarpur, pass khan pur, batra hospital, sangam vihar, and take a left(into guru ravidass marg close to hamdard as seen on the map). drive on for a bustop and more, on your left there'll be a small gate on the wall, with a sign saying Jahanpanah City Forest. One end of the trail starts here.

Mod Note:

Your previous duplicate post has been deleted. Welcome to IndiaMike!

Apr 1st, 2009, 22:43	#1
joneall Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Posts: 31	Where is Jahanpanah? Last year, I wanted to see Jahanpanah. According to William Dalrymple and to the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, it's worth a visit. But my driver/guide couldn't find it and I certainly couldn't help. All I know, from the guide, is that it's south of Panchsheel Park. Can anyone give me instructions I can give to the driver next time (Octover 2009). Thanks in advance. __________________ John

Apr 1st, 2009, 22:55	#2
shashank.aggarwal The Fortunate One Join Date: May 2007 Location: Road Posts: 6,822	Jahanpanah its a term used to address emperors. If its a historical structure and Jyotirmoy would just hop in and let you know about it. __________________ Spineless Travelogue - Around India

Apr 29th, 2009, 04:16	#6
Badar Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2	Way to Begampuri masjid Jahanpanah was supposedly the name of the city built by Firuz Shah Tughlaq. The Begampuri masjid and Bijai mandal are still some of the landmarks still present. Begampuri masjid was the center of the city and is more like a bastion than a mosque... deriving its grandeur more from its sheer size than beauty. Alas it all lie in ruins these days. The co-ordinates of the mosque are (28.539255, 77.206507). To reach here, when coming from the Nehru place side on the Gamel Abdel Nasser marg, take left just 'after' the red light below the Panchsheel flyover. Follow the road and after a right turn it will enter a colony gate, don't go inside but turn left on the narrow lane. Keep moving till you end up in front of the mosque! Bijai mandal is nearby and you'd be able to see it from there!

Apr 29th, 2009, 04:39	#7
Badar Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2	JahanPanah Jahanpanah was the fourth city to be built in Dlehi. It enclosed the inhabited are between the Qila Rai Pithorgarh (first city) and Siri (2nd city). Some parts of the wall of this city can now be seen scattered through the area but mostly has been razed for the suburbs expansion.

Apr 29th, 2009, 12:34	#8
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	The remains of the Jahapanah (Shelter of the world) can be seen in village Begumpur near Panchisheel Park. The best access is from a small road that heads east off Aurobindo Marg between the Outer Ring Road and the Qutub Minar Complex, right after the Aurobindo Ashram. Close by there is Jahapanah Park also at Chirag Dilli.... __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

Apr 1st, 2009, 23:19	#3
joneall Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Posts: 31	Sorry, I didn't get that. According to the DK Eyewitness Guide to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, 2007 edition, p. 109: "In the heart of Jahanpanah, Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq's capital, stands Begumpuri Mosque... Nearby, to the north, is the palace of Bijay Mandal..." It says there's a great view from the upper platform of the Bijay Mandal. And it says Jahanpanah that is south of Panchsheel Park. So how do I get there?

Apr 1st, 2009, 23:26	#4
rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	Jahanpanah city forest, a sprawling 800-acre green belt is located between Tughlaqabad and Chiragh Delhi and passes through Alaknanda and Greater Kailash Part II. Originally part of the fourth citadel of Delhi, this city forest serves as green lungs for a large part of South Delhi District. Frequented by nature enthusiasts and morning walkers alike, Jahanpanah city forest is also a favorite picnic spot during winter months.

Sep 20th, 2009, 12:08	#9
milominderbinder Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1	http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...6&z=14&iwloc=A Coming from Saket, take Mehrauli Badarpur road towards badarpur, pass khan pur, batra hospital, sangam vihar, and take a left(into guru ravidass marg close to hamdard as seen on the map). drive on for a bustop and more, on your left there'll be a small gate on the wall, with a sign saying Jahanpanah City Forest. One end of the trail starts here. Mod Note: Your previous duplicate post has been deleted. Welcome to IndiaMike! Last edited by theyyamdancer : Sep 20th, 2009 at 12:39. Reason: Incorrect Post

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode