What to expect
Highlights
- The raised upper-floor prayer hall.
- The arched ground-level base.
- The everyday old-city neighbourhood around it.
Andu Masjid
A compact two-storey mosque of the Adil Shahi period, the prayer hall raised on an upper floor above an arched base, in the heart of the old city. This mosque guide is organized from Vijayapura in Vijayapura district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Andu Masjid.
Practical guide
Plan Andu Masjid
Typemosque
Nearest baseVijayapura
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed10 to 15 minutes
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseVijayapura
DistrictVijayapura
Place typemosque
Time needed10 to 15 minutes.
A compact two-storey mosque of the Adil Shahi period, the prayer hall raised on an upper floor above an arched base, in the heart of the old city. This mosque guide is organized from Vijayapura in Vijayapura district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Andu Masjid.
Andu Masjid is a compact two-storey mosque of the Adil Shahi period in the heart of the old city.
Unusually, its prayer hall is raised on the upper floor above an arched base, giving it a distinctive vertical profile.
Visiting
Andu Masjid — at a glance
TimingsOpen outside prayer times
Best timeOctober to February; between prayers
Entry: Free
Getting there: Central old city near the Jama Masjid side; by auto
A small two-storey working mosque — dress modestly and be discreet with photography.
Getting there
How to visit
- In the central old city, a short walk from the Jama Masjid side; reached by auto.
- A quick add-on to the citadel or Jama Masjid visit.
Distance by road
- Solapur100 km
- Kalaburagi145 km
- Hubballi200 km
- Belagavi205 km
- Bengaluru530 km
Road km to Vijayapura; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; between prayer times.
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Visitor notes
- A small working mosque — dress modestly and be discreet with photography.
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Andu Masjid — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Andu Masjid?
October to February; between prayer times.
What are the entry fee and timings at Andu Masjid?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open outside prayer times. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Andu Masjid?
In the central old city, a short walk from the Jama Masjid side; reached by auto. A quick add-on to the citadel or Jama Masjid visit.
How much time do I need for Andu Masjid?
10 to 15 minutes.
What else is near Andu Masjid?
Nearby you can pair Mecca Masjid (370 m), Gagan Mahal (470 m), Asar Mahal (590 m), Jod Gumbaz (730 m).
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- Andu Masjid:Pinakpani, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0