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).
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.
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Attractions near Humayun's Tomb
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India Gate
A 42m triumphal arch war memorial honoring soldiers who died in World War I.
📍 3.0km away
ISKCON Temple, Delhi
A large modern Hindu temple complex dedicated to Lord Krishna.
📍 4.5km away
Jantar Mantar
An open-air astronomical observatory of massive masonry instruments built in 1724.
📍 5.0km away
Raj Ghat
A black marble memorial marking the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
📍 5.3km away
Jama Masjid
India's largest mosque, capable of holding 25,000 worshippers — the symbol of Old Delhi.
📍 6.6km away
Hauz Khas Complex
A trendy arts village built around a 14th-century reservoir, madrasa, and tombs.
📍 6.7km away
Red Fort
The Mughal emperors' grand red sandstone palace-fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
📍 7.1km away
Chandni Chowk
Old Delhi's 300-year-old main market street — a paradise for street food lovers.
📍 7.3km away
Things to Do in Delhi
Old Delhi Rickshaw Tour
Ride a cycle rickshaw through Old Delhi narrow lanes. Explore Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, the spice market, and Red Fort area with a local guide.
Chandni Chowk Street Food Tour
Guided food tour of 300-year-old Chandni Chowk sampling paratha, chole bhature, jalebi, and chai at 5-8 legendary street stalls and local eateries.
Akshardham Water Show
A nightly 24-minute multimedia water show at Akshardham Temple combining fountains, lasers, fire, and projection to retell Indian mythology.