Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest railway station is the Shimla Railway Station (station code: SML), a narrow‑gauge UNESCO World Heritage terminus just about 1–1.5 km from Lower Bazar, offering toy‑train services on the historic Kalka–Shimla line . For bus travelers, the ISBT at Tutikandi is the main terminal roughly 3.5 km away, while the closer Old Bus Stand is just 1–1.2 km from the mosque . The nearest airport is Shimla Airport (Jubbarhatti), about 22–23 km distant; its service is limited and mainly connects to Delhi . For broader connectivity, Chandigarh International Airport, located around 116 km, is commonly used .
Masjid‑e‑Mehtab, located at 95 Lower Bazaar, Shimla, serves the local Muslim community with daily prayers, religious classes, and community events. Although not as old as Shimla’s colonial-era Jama Masjid, it reflects traditional Islamic architectural elements—domes, arches, and a prayer hall—blended into a functional neighborhood mosque. While details about its founding date and patron are scarce in public sources, Masjid‑e‑Mehtab’s presence underscores Shimla’s religious diversity and its role as an active spiritual center in the bustling Lower Bazaar area, offering serenity within the urban landscape .
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: 95, Lower Bazar, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001
Country: India
State: Himachal Pradesh
District: Shimla
Pincode: 171001
Longitude: 77.1734° E
Latitude: 31.1046° N