Historic Place

Jahaz Mahal feels like a vessel moored in time. Its name — “Ship Palace” — comes alive when you stand before its reflection shimmering in the waters of Hauz-i-Shamsi. Built during the Lodi period, the palace once offered respite to royalty during monsoons and shelter to pilgrims. Today, its weathered arches and domes whisper of centuries of devotion, leisure, and community. During the Phool Waalon ki Sair festival, the monument transforms into a stage where Hindus and Muslims together celebrate with qawwali music and Kathak dance, turning the ruins into a living symbol of Delhi’s shared heritage.