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Humayun's Tomb

East Nijamudin | 5 km (3 mi) southeast of Connaught Pl., New Delhi, India
As featured in 3 days in New Delhi
Ranked #3 of 102 attractions in New Delhi
4.5 of 5 stars 431 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Gardens
Fee: No
Description: The tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayunwas, built in the 1500s, was the first of what was to be many tomb and garden complexes in India.
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Navi Mumbai, India
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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Nothing big to boast about. Just another tomb to commemorate how moguls ruled our place just wasted the money from Indian treasure to build cemeteries for their bellowed people. And visiting such places in the hot summer in delhi is another disaster. More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The tomb of the Mughal emperor Humanyun in New Delhi is on a visit to New Delhi an absolute must. Very well-preserved tomb of the Mogul in a beautiful park with fountains. you can see the architeture of the mughals, and the shape od domb, if you love history yuo will love this too More

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Sydney, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

One of my favourite places in India, a mini Taj, but more beautiful. More

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Penang
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

My only recommendation, visit this place before you see the Taj mahal. if you do it the other way round, you will be disappointed. :) More

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Newcastle
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Absolutely gorgeous, if you are in delhi youve got to go here. More

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Antibes, France
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

We were tired after the whole day spent wandering in Delhi and just wanted to go back to the hotel. The rickshaw driver suggested to bring us there, though it was not along the way. Well.. we just loved it!! It is a very quiet, clean and wonderful part of Delhi. Definitely at the very top of my list of... More

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New Delhi, India
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The tomb of Emperor Humayan, a quiet place (early in the morning) to walk and reflect. The gardens are pretty well kept up, leading up to the tomb. More

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Kermanshah, Iran
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

after getting out of metro take a riksha for at most 50 rupees and dont try to walk to there and avoid of finding yourself among countless homeless beggars More

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Austin, Texas
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Go, you will love it!! Great introduction to what lies ahead at the Taj Mahal!! More

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Tezpur, India
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

it is a must visit place.built by Hamida Banu Begum the widow of the mughal emperor Humayun.situated in east Nizamuddin near Purana Qila.tomb is made up of red sandstone and white marble.the tomb rest at the centre of the garden(known as char bagh) which is divided into four parts intersected by water channels.beside the main tomb there are several smaller... More

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