Overview
Built in 1570 by Queen Hamida Banu Begum for the second Mughal emperor Humayun, this garden tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the Indian subcontinent's first Mughal garden tomb, it features a harmonious blend of red sandstone and white marble set within a symmetrical charbagh (four-part garden). It directly inspired the Taj Mahal a century later, making it essential for understanding the evolution of Mughal architecture. The complex also contains the tombs of Isa Khan and the Afsarwala Mosque. Admission INR 600 for foreigners. About 5 minutes by auto-rickshaw from JLN Stadium Station (Metro Violet Line).
Opening Hours
Daily, sunrise to sunset
Travel Tips
Visiting here before the Taj Mahal deepens your understanding, as this is the starting point of Mughal funerary architecture. The red sandstone glows golden at sunset.
Hotels near Humayun's Tomb
Hotels and guesthouses in Delhi, Nizamuddin, Delhi
