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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 435 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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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful and majestic. Looks old. I prefer old monuments. More

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Navi Mumbai, India
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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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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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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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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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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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

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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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

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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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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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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