Jaunpur

Jaunpur is a city in the Purvanchal part of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The city is part of world's most fertile plain.

Get in

By train

Jaunpur is well-connected with all major cities of India thanks to Indian Railways. It has two major Railway Stations namely Jaunpur City Station (JOP) and Jaunpur Junction (JNU). Mughalsarai, Varanasi and Allahabad Railway Stations are also easily reachable. The Godaan express is a daily Train to Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay) from JNU; Shramjeevi, Sadhbhawana and Farakka Express are daily trains to Delhi.

By bus

Jaunpur is well connected to Lucknow, Varanasi, Allahabad and other cities like Azamgarh, Mirzapur, Bhadohi, Sultanpur, Ghazipur etc. NH-56, SH-36 are the roads connecting all major cities to Jaunpur. UPSTRC bus services are frequent from all the points to the city. There are luxury bus services from Lucknow and Varanasi at all hours.

By plane

Varanasi Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or Varanasi Airport (IATA: VNS) is just 30-minute drive from Jaunpur city on NH-56 (National Highway - 56), numerous domestic and international flights. Air India and Spice Jet have daily flights to Delhi and there are flights to Mumbai on Air India.

Get around

A cycle-rickshaw is the best way to travel inside the city but there can be traffic problems.

See

Jaunpur Fort (Sahi Quila), 25.749619°, 82.688506°. The name Sahi Quila literally translates into royal fort. The fort dates back to the 14th century and was constructed by Ibrahim Naib Barbak, a chieftain of Firoz Shah Tughlaq. the fort is irregular quadrangular in shape and the entrance is through the east. The interior contains a mosque and a hammam. 2023-03-18
Shahi Bridge, Olandganj, 25.7487°, 82.68468°. A picturesque 16th century bridge across the Gombti which was constructed during Mughal times. One of the finest example of the engineering in the medieval period of India.The old bridge over the Gomti River in Jaunpur dates from 1564, the era of the Mughal emperor Akbar. 2022-01-21
Atala mosque, 25.752755°, 82.690575°. The mosque was constructed in 1408 by Ibrahim Shah Sharki. The foundation stone of the mosque was laid by Feorze Shah Tughlaque in 1393. It towers to a height of 100 ft and have three towering gateways. The mosque has intricate stone works. 2023-03-18
Jaunpur Jami Masjid (Jaunpur Sahi Badi Masjid), 25.759151°, 82.685031°. Built by Hussain Shah Sharqi, the 15th century is one of the largest in India. Situated inside a walled complex it has domed gates on the eastern, northern and southern sides. The mosque lies on the western side and consists of a dome flanked on both sides by vaulted roofs. 2023-03-18
Masjid Mufti Mohalla, 25.755787°, 82.679557°. 2023-03-18
Lal Darwaza Masjid, 25.770154°, 82.671489°. This Mosque was built in 1447 (as per inscription of this mosque), during the reign of Sultan Mahmud Sharqi, by Queen Bibi Rajyi, dedicated to Maulana Sayyid Ali Dawood Kutubbudin, a celebrated saint (Maulana) of Jaunpu. This mosque is also located inside a large walled complex with the mosque at the western end. There are gates on the other three sides. 2023-03-18
Jhinjhari Masjid, 25.743293°, 82.700658°. 2023-03-18
Sheetla Chukia, 25.765299°, 82.718486°. Temple of Sheetla Devi 2019-02-06
Trilochan Mahadeva-Temple of Lord Shiva in Trilochan Mahadeva at Trilochan

Do

Buy

Perfumes made locally are exported the world over. They are called "ITTAR" and are both nice and also cheap

Eat

There are various good restaurants such as Garden View, Kishan Coffee House, Varun restaurant, and Amapali.

Imartee/Imirtee -a sweet like Jalebi made from Urad lentil (especially that of Beniram's in the Olandganj area of the city)
Atom Bomb - a mouthwatering sweet from Sujanganj. It is made of dry fruits stuffed in Chhenna. For its big size (diameter =~ 3 Inches) and really good taste.
Dohara - one of the famous Paan-masala like foodstuffs, which is made using Supari (Beatle-nut), Kattha and Opium water.
Batti Chokha
Tikki-Chaat-the best taste of meshed tikia of potato can be found in this city.
Phulki (Pani Puri or batasa)
Papdi specially that of Jhagadu Halwai
Mithai's lot variety of sweets
Muli is special crop in Jaunpur
Makai Jaunpur is high level corn (makai) producing district in India. Rahul Kumar Dubey. Rajni Pur Singramau.

Drink

Thandai is cool milk based drink made with pistachios, almonds and kesar and topped off with a large dollop of malai (cream)
Satu is a drink made using Satu, onion slices, mint and many other ingredients.
Alcohol and beer is available at a few restaurants
Jal zeera or panna
Lassi is drink made by curd which is served in khulhad (glass made from mud)
Sugarcane Juice can be available every corner of district season by seasons.

Sleep

There are various budget hotels in the city such as

Hotel Ambar Palace.
Hotel Day Night
Hotel JP International At Oland Ganj.
Hotel River View
Hotel Varun
Pankaj sweet house polytechnic chauraha mirjapur road
Sahu Dharamsala

Connect

BSNL (cell one), Reliance, IDEA, Tata Indicom, Vodafone, Virgin and Airtel are the most popular cell phone services in the region.

Internet is widely available. Price is usually ₹15-₹20/hour, however there are reports of as low as ₹10/hour.

Go next

Agra - city of the Taj Mahal can be easily reached by Marudhar express, a daily train from Jaunpur
Allahabad-pryag nagri and among the most dynamic cities of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Has lots of items regarding Indian independence, sangam, and education.
Chunar Fort - ruins of battlements and ancient settlement 15 miles from Varanasi.
Lucknow-capital city of Uttar Pradesh is also not far from Jaunpur
Mirzapur-there are various water falls and beautiful scenery.
Ramnagar Fort - historical royal residence and museum across the Ganges
Sarnath - site of the Buddha's first sermon

Jaunpur - city in Uttar Pradesh, India