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Sight Nizamuddin, Delhi

Humayun's Tomb

A sight in Nizamuddin, Delhi, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Humayun's Tomb in Nizamuddin, Delhi
Photo: Muhammad Mahdi Karim · GFDL 1.2

Why go

16th-century Mughal garden tomb that set the template for the Taj Mahal, set in restored charbagh gardens.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Delhi, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Indian Accent, 1.2 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Nizamuddin
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Delhi, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Indian Accent

    Modern Indian tasting menus at The Lodhi hotel, often ranked among Asia's best restaurants.

    Food · 1.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Perch Wine & Coffee Bar

    Relaxed Khan Market spot for coffee by day and wine and cocktails by night.

    Drinks · 2.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Lodhi Garden

    Shady city park dotted with 15th-century tombs, popular with walkers and joggers.

    Outdoors · 3.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

    Gold-domed Sikh temple with a sacred tank and a free community kitchen serving thousands daily.

    Sight · 5.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Karim's

    Old Delhi institution since 1913 known for mutton korma, kebabs and nihari near Jama Masjid.

    Food · 6.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Jama Masjid

    India's largest mosque, built by Shah Jahan, with a courtyard that holds 25,000 and minaret views over Old Delhi.

    Sight · 6.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Humayun's Tomb is a stop on our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Delhi

2 more curated sights in Delhi. See the full Delhi guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Delhi run from 21°C in January to 43°C in May; July is usually the wettest month. For Humayun's Tomb itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Delhi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Delhi weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah, Mathura Rd, Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India
Coordinates
28.59328, 77.25075
Destination
Delhi, India
Website
asi.nic.in

Humayun's Tomb: quick answers

How much time do you need at Humayun's Tomb?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Humayun's Tomb. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Humayun's Tomb?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Go late afternoon when the sandstone glows and crowds thin.

Where is Humayun's Tomb?

Humayun's Tomb is at Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah, Mathura Rd, Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Humayun's Tomb?

Humayun's Tomb appears on Golden Triangle & Rajasthan, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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