Where
Humayun's Tomb
Mathura Road, Nizamuddin, Delhi, Delhi
About this place
Built in 1565 by Empress Bega Begum for her husband Emperor Humayun, this is the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent and a direct architectural precursor to the Taj Mahal. The red sandstone mausoleum sits inside a 30-acre charbagh (four-quadrant) Persian garden in the Nizamuddin area. UNESCO-listed; recently restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture.
Tags
#mughal#unesco#tomb#garden
Frequently asked
What are the opening hours?
Open daily from sunrise to sunset, typically 6 am to 6 pm. No weekly closure.
What does entry cost?
Around ₹40 for Indian citizens and ₹600 for foreigners. Children under 15 enter free. The ticket also covers the adjacent Sunder Nursery on the same day if combined.
How do I reach the tomb?
The nearest metro is JLN Stadium on the Violet Line, about 2 km away. Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station is a 10-minute walk.
Is the site wheelchair accessible?
The main pathways and the lower platform of the tomb are wheelchair accessible. The upper plinth of the mausoleum requires climbing stairs.
When does it photograph best?
An hour after sunrise, when the red sandstone catches warm light. The geometric charbagh garden also looks striking with morning dew.
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