Humayun's Tomb Delhi
About
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, built in 1570. It inspired the design of the Taj Mahal.
Basic Information
Timings
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹35 for Indians, ₹550 for foreigners
Best Time to Visit
October to March, morning hours
Place Type
Historical Monument
How to Reach
Take metro to JLN Stadium station and walk 12 minutes south-east
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Sarai Kale Khan (0.8 km away) on the RRTS Namo Bharat.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Humayun's Tomb
History
Commissioned by Humayun's first wife Bega Begum in 1569-70 and designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹35 for Indians, ₹550 for foreigners
Type
Historical Monument
Best Time to Visit
October to March, morning hours
How to Reach
Nearest metro: Sarai Kale Khan (0.8 km)
The tomb complex houses around 150 tombs of various Mughal-era nobles.
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