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HUMAYUN TOMB IN NEW DELHI : THE GREAT MUGHAL MONUMENT
Humayun’s Tomb : UNESCO World Heritage site
Lodi Road, Mathura Road, New Delhi, India
Reasons to be here –
For the cosmopolitan, history hunters and the wanderer in you!
Entry Fee –
10 Rs/per person (Indian residence)
250 Rs/per person (Foreign residence)
Way to reach –
Located near the crossing of Mathura road and Lodhi road, the best way to reach Humayun’s Tomb is to get down at JLN Stadium and take public transport.
Traveller’s Pick – About Humayun’s Tomb
Humayun was the second Mughal ruler of India after his father Babur who established the Mughal Dynasty and was a conqueror from Samarkand. Humayun died in 1556 but there was no tomb constructed for him. In fact, the construction of his tomb was the taken up by Humayun’s wife, Hamida Banu Begum in the memory of her husband. The construction started in 1565 and was completed in 1572. During all this time after his death, the body of Emperor was first buried in the palace at Old Fort (“purana qila”). Thereafter, it was taken to Sirhind and, finally, rested at the present day Tomb in Delhi.
Another important point to note about the tomb is that a number of other Mughal Emperors, not just Humayun, have been buried here. The complex has the graves of Dara Shikoh, Jahandar Shah, Farrukhsiyar, Rafi Ul-Darjat, Rafi Ud-Daulat, Muhammad Kam Bakhsh and Alamgir II.
The site was selected on the banks of River Yamuna and being close to the Dargah of Nizamuddin Auliya.
Architecture
The Begum of the Emperor took the services of Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyath for constructing this magnificent tomb. However, he died before it was completed leaving the work to be completed by his son, Sayyed Muhammad ibn Mirak Ghiyathuddin. Quite naturally, the architecture of the Tomb is based on Persian style.
Humayun’s tomb was made with stunning red sandstone was considered as the first and foremost garden style tombs in Indian subcontinent. However, the inspiration comes from the Tomb of Timur in Samarkand.
The tomb is built in the middle of “charbagh” style of gardens. The tomb has two entrances- one in South and another in West. However, the South side is the main entrance of the tomb. It has been constructed in an octagonal shape. It has been built on high rubble stone enclosure which can be accessed by two double storeyed gateways. The Tomb itself is built of rubble masonry and the scale on which red sandstone has been used was unprecedented in those times. The use of white marble has been for lattices, floors, door frames, eaves and main dome.
The tomb stands on a 8 meter high terrace and is spread over an area of 12000 square meters. It has a height of 47 meters with topmost feature being a finial of brass that ends in a crescent.
The Humayun’s tomb is quite similar to Akbar’s tomb in Sikander, the tomb of Sikander Lodi in the Lodi Garden, Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughluq’s tomb at Tughlaqabad and the Taj Mahal at Agra. The tomb gives a perfect picture of Mughal Architecture along with deep history of that era. The tomb was opened for general public in 1972. It is said that the Humayun’s tomb was built at the cost of 15 lakh rupees (1.5 million).
The Archaeological Survey of India has renovated certain portions of the tomb to make this masterpiece alive. In 1933, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location and Metro Connectivity
Humayun Tomb is situated between Mathura Road on one side and Millennium Park on the other. It is close to the shrine of Nizamuddin Auliya, the famed sufi saint and Gurudwara Damdama Sahib.
The closest Metro Station to Humayun Tomb is that of Hazarat Nizamuddin Station on Pink Line.
The tomb is also close to Sarai Kale Khan Bus and Railway Station.
Nearby Attractions –
Isa Khan Mosque – A lovely constructed Mosque honored to Isa Khan, one of the aristocracies of Sher Shah has a unique artistic value that can’t be overlooked by the visitors.
Plethora of other tombs – There are many tombs that built in the remembrance of aristocracies and Mughal rulers are exist in the locale of Humayun’s Tomb that complete this historic passage in real manner.
The nearest railway station to reach this tomb is Hazrat Nizamuddin whereas nearest metro station is Jung Pura from where one can take auto or rickshaw. The tomb is opened from sunrise to sunset expect Monday.
Entrance Fee of Humayun’s tomb:
Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar) – Rs. 10 per head.
Others: US $ 5 or Indian Rs. 250/- per head (children up to 15 years free)
“Being a precedent for the rest of the fascinating Mughal creations which followed in the years to come, Humayun’s Tomb holds a special place in the pages of history for two reasons. Firstly, it serves as a gateway to revisit an entire era which is long past gone and secondly as it an emblem for perennial love of a wife for her husband.”
Hotels near Humayun’s Tomb
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THE OBEROI, NEW DELHI |
| Address: Opposite Delhi public School, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi, DL 110003 Star Rating: 5 star hotel ***** Distance: 3.0 km Phone: 011 2436 3030 Website: www.oberoihotels.com |
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SHERVANI HOTEL |
| Address: 11, Sunder Nagar, New Delhi, DL 110003 Star Rating: 4 star hotel **** Distance: 2.1 km Phone: 011 4350 8686 Website: www.shervanihotels.com |
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JUKASO INN |
| Address: 49 & 50, Mathura Road, Sunder Nagar, New Delhi – 110003 Distance: 1.6 km Phone: 011 2435 0308 Website: www.jukaso.co.in |
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AMAN NEW DELHI |
| Address: Lodhi Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110003 Distance: 1.7 km Phone: 011 2435 0308 Website: www.amanresorts.com |
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VIVANTA BY TAJ-AMBASSADOR |
| Sujan Singh Park, Subramania Bharti Marg,Behind Khan Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110003 Star Rating: 5 star hotel ***** Distance: 2.8 km Phone: 011 2463 2600 Website: www.tajhotels.com |
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HOTEL KAILASH |
| Address: 10, Sunder Nagar, New Delhi, DL 110003 Distance: 1.4 km NW Website: 011 4250 1000 |
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AHUJA RESIDENCY |
| Address: 3, Mathura Road, Sunder Nagar, New Delhi, DL 110003 Distance: 2.6 km Phone: 011 4578 5000 Website: www.ahujaresidency.com |
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ZAKIR HOTEL |
| Address: Nizamuddin East, Near Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, DL 110001 Distance: 538 m S Phone: 011 4182 7023 |
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DIAMOND VILLA |
| Address: Nizamuddin, New Delhi, DL 110013 Distance: 180 m N Phone: 011 2435 6619 |
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BARKAT HOME |
| Address: 7-Basti, Nizamuddin, DL 110013 Distance: 625 m SW Phone: 011 2435 8786 Website: www.barkathome.com |
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MAULSARI BED & BREAKFAST |
| Address: Sundar Nagar, New Delhi, DL 110003 Distance: 1.2 km Phone: 098 10 808281 Website: www.maulsari.com |
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COMFORT INN |
| Address: 17, Nizamuddin East, Opposite Railway Station, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, DL 110013 Distance: 815 m SE Phone: 011 2435 0380 |
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WOOD STOCK HOTEL |
| Address: A-26, East Nizamuddin, East Nizamuddin, New Delhi, DL 110013 Distance: 620 m W Phone: 098 10 049469 Address: www.woodstockhotelpahalgam.com |
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Restaurants near Humayun’s Tomb
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AAP KI KHATIR |
| Mughlai Timings: 6pm to Midnight Meal for two – Rs. 400/- Address: Cs-91/782, Khesra No. 556, Dargah Main Road, Nizamudin (W), New Delhi Phone: 9810764449 |
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AL QURESH |
| Multi-Cuisine (North, Indian, Chinese) Timings: 11am to 11pm Meal for two – Rs. 450/- Address: 224, Nizamudin West, New Delhi Phone: 69513163/65 |
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CAFE TURTLE |
| Cafe Timings: 9.30am to 9.30 pm Meal for two – Rs. 1000/- Address: 8, Nizamuddin East Market, New Delhi Phone: 41826124-25 |
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COMESUM |
| Multi-Cuisine (North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, European) Timings: 24 Hours. Meal for two – Rs. 300/- Address: Nizamuddin Station Parking Square, New Delhi Phone: 60606000, 60606060 |
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KARIM’S |
| North Indian Timings: 7am to 3.30 pm, 6pm to 11 pm Meal for two – Rs. 500/- Address: 168/20, Jha House Basti, Hazrat Nizamuddin West, New Delhi Phone: 418277871-74, 24355458 |
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