UNESCO World Heritage Sites, India

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Humayun’s Tomb

Built in the mid 16th century by Haji Begum, senior wife of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, Humayun’s Tomb is an early example of Mughal architecture built in Delhi. A rose petal sandstone mausoleum built in proper Mughal style is a beautiful memorial to the poet king.


Humayun's Tomb

Octagonal in shape, raised on a plinth, with double domes, high arches, laid in the centre of large walled enclosure the monument is an imposing structure. A baradari (pavilion) occupies the centre of the eastern wall and a hammam (bath chamber) the centre if northern wall.

Approached from four sides by paved stone paths which divide the garden into squares, the mausoleum also has the destination of having several of the Mughal rulers buried here. Besides Bega Begum herself, Hamida Begum (Akbar’s mother), Dara Shikoh (Shah Jahan’s son), Bahadur Shah ll (the last Mughal emperor) and many others. Humayun’s wife is also buries in the red and white sandstone, black and yellow marble tomb.

The garden at this tomb has been laid out in the Persian style of Char Bagh, with paved stone avenues and narrow water channels. It is still maintained in its original grandeur.

Tourist Information

Timings : Open on all weekdays from sunrise to sunset. Entry fee for those above 12 years – Rs 5. Free entry on Fridays.

Access : Located near Nizamuddin railway station, Delhi

Where to stay

Deluxe hotels: Ashok hotel, Best Western Surya, Hyatt Regency, The Oberoi, Welcomgroup Maurya Sheraton, Taj Mahal, Le Meridien, Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Taj palace international, Centaur hotel, hotel Samrat, Vasant continental, Park hotel.

Luxury: Ambassador, The Claridges, Imperial, Quatab hotel, Hotel Janpath, Hotel Kanishka, The Oberoi Maidens, Siddharth hotel.

Standard hotels: Diplomat, Hans Plaza, hotel Ranjit, Marina, Lodhi hotel, Rajdoot, Vikaram, YMCA tourist hotel.

Other accommodation: Ashok Yatri Niwas, India international centre, YMCA international guest house, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, Youth hostel, tourist camping park, Rail Yatri Niwas and approved hotels.

Places to visit : Purana Quila, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Jantar Mantar, India gate, Parliament house, National museum, Raj Ghat, Lakshmi Narayan temple (Birla mandir), Teen murti house.