Travel Plan
Humayun's Tomb

Home India Delhi Humayun's Tomb

ATTRACTION GUIDE · DELHI

Humayun's Tomb

A red and white garden tomb from the 1560s that inspired the Taj Mahal.

Tickets & tours Open in Google Maps
Time needed
1–2 hours
Entry
Paid
Best time
Late afternoon
Area
Nizamuddin

A garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Mathura Road, Nizamuddin, New Delhi 110013

  • Metro: JLN Stadium station, then a short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride.
  • Entrance: Main gate on Mathura Road.
  • Tickets: Buy online or at the counter.

The story of Humayun's Tomb

Built for the Mughal emperor Humayun and completed around 1570, it was the first great garden tomb in India. His widow, Empress Bega Begum, is credited with commissioning it.

The domed tomb sits in a Persian-style garden divided into four parts by water channels. Its design, with a double dome and a raised platform, was later perfected in the Taj Mahal. UNESCO listed it in 1993.

Best time to visit

Best season

October to March.

Best time of day

Late afternoon for golden light.

Winter

Fog can soften the view in early mornings.

Tips before you go

  • Go late afternoon for warm light.
  • Explore the smaller tombs in the gardens, like Isa Khan's.
  • Visit nearby Nizamuddin Dargah at sunset.

Best hotels near Humayun's Tomb

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

The Imperial New Delhi

Historic 1931 hotel on Janpath.

See prices

The Leela Palace New Delhi

Luxury hotel in the diplomatic area.

See prices

Taj Palace New Delhi

Luxury hotel with large gardens.

See prices
All hotels near Humayun's Tomb

What's around Humayun's Tomb

  • Nizamuddin DargahSufi shrine with evening qawwali.
  • Sunder NurseryGardens next door.
  • Lodhi Garden10 minutes by taxi.
  • India Gate15 minutes by taxi.

Questions travellers ask

Did Humayun's Tomb inspire the Taj Mahal?

Yes, its design was a model for the Taj.

When was it built?

Around 1565 to 1572.

Is it a UNESCO site?

Yes, since 1993.

More in Delhi

Red Fort

Red Fort

Read the guide
Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar

Read the guide
Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid

Read the guide
India Gate

India Gate

Read the guide
Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple

Read the guide
Back to the Delhi guide
Travel Plan · Humayun's Tomb Travel times, prices and opening hours change. Check official sites before you go. Photos: Unsplash. Privacy & disclosure · Contact us