Humayun's Tomb, Delhi

Humayun's Tomb | One of the best places to visit in Delhi

LocationJor Bagh, Delhi (Map)
Entry Fee & TimingsThe entry ticket is Rs. 10/Adult (Indian) and Rs. 250 for foreigners. Free for Children below 15 years. It opens from sunrise to sunset every day.
Place TypeForts & Tombs, Monument
Place visit withFamily, Kids, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parants, Siblings, Youngsters
Best time to visitMay, June, July, August
Nearest MetroJLN Stadium Metro Station (2 KM) Jangpura Metro Station (1 KM) Sarai Kale Khan Nizamuddin Metro Station (1 KM)

About Humayun's Tomb

Humayun's Tomb reflects an amazing blend of Mughal and Persian architecture. Found close to Lodhi Road crossing, Jor Bagh, this superb garden tomb was designed by famous architects in the medieval era, Mirak Mirza Ghiyath and his eminent son Sayyed Muham. The construction was initiated by Hamida Banu Begum to keep the mortal remnants of Humayun, the popular Mughal Emperor. But, the construction was completed by Humayun's son Akbar. The Persian-inspired gardens surrounding the tomb are divided into four parts by causeways with a shallow water channel, connected to pools, a  baradari, and hammam.

Architecture of Humayun's Tomb

The grand tomb complex complicated was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian creator whom the Muhammedan herself selected. it's a vivid example of the Mughal kind of design with components of Indian and Persian designs incorporated into it. the massive topographic point with a height of 154 feet and dimension of 299 feet is especially inbuilt red arenaceous rock whereas white marble has been used for the double-layered dome.

Interesting facts about Humayun's Tomb

  1. Humayun's Tomb, known as the "Mughal's Hostel", is made up of 100 tombs in a single complex. The tombs of Humayun's tomb are not inscribed, due to which it is uncertain to know the names of the people inscribed in it.
  2. Bega Begum gave the idea to build Humayun's tomb and the architect acted according to the words of the Begum. The dome at the top is beautifully made.
  3. Humayun's Tomb is the first garden tomb built by Persian. The view of Humayun's Tomb is so mesmerizing and beautiful that it can take people in awe in the most appropriate ways.
  4. The tomb is situated in the middle of a geographically arched garden, with water fountains and reservoirs surrounding the monument. The interiors of the monument are decorated with rich carpets and awnings, which gives it a grand and royal look.

How to reach Humayun's Tomb

By Bus:- The bus station near Humayun's Tomb is Lodhi Estate Jing which is 1 minute walk away.

By Metro:- The metro station near Humayun's Tomb is Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium which is 15 minutes walk away.

Railway Station:- The train station near Humayun's Tomb is Sewa Nagar which is 20 minutes walk away.

Nearby famous places

  • Chilla Nizamuddin Auliya 5 minutes from Humayun's Tomb
  • Afsarwala Tomb and Mosque 6 minutes from Humayun's Tomb
  • Gurdwara Damdama Sahib 7 minutes from Humayun's Tomb
  • Isa Khan's Tomb 10 minutes from Humayun's Tomb
  • Sanduq 7 minutes from Humayun's Tomb
  • Mughal-era Arab ki Sarai Gateway 7 minutes from Humayun's Tomb
  • Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga 12 minutes from Humayun's Tomb
  • Sunder Nursery Park 25 minutes from Humayun's Tomb
  • Delight - The Salon 9 minutes from Humayun's Tomb
  • Swaminarayan Akshardham 3.4 km from Humayun's Tomb
  • The Delhi Way Day Tours 2 km from Humayun's Tomb
  • Abdul Nabi Mosque 12 minutes from Humayun's Tomb

Humayun's Tomb FAQs:

𝒜. This tomb is of special cultural importance as it was the first garden-tomb of the Indian subcontinent.

𝒜. Humayun's tomb was the result of a wife's love for her deceased husband.

𝒜. Humayun's Tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun.

𝒜. This tomb was built by Mirak Mirza Ghiyathi.

𝒜. Its salient features are: The central massive dome and the tall gateway known as the pishtak became important aspects of Mughal architecture.

𝒜. Humayun's tomb was built between 1562-1571.

𝒜. It is located at Jor Bagh, Delhi.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Humayun's Tomb: The entry ticket is Rs. 10/Adult (Indian) and Rs. 250 for foreigners. Free for Children below 15 years. It opens from sunrise to sunset every day..

𝒜. You should visit Humayun's Tomb during May, June, July, August months for best experience.

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