Humayun's Tomb

Humayun's Tomb
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Humayun's Tomb, Delhi is a landmark in the development of Mughal architecture. It was built in 1570 for Humayun the second Mughal Emperor of India. The architect was Mirak Mirza Ghiyath.

The tomb is located in an accomplished Charbagh garden, with pools joined by channels. It was modelled after Persian and Central Asian gardens.

Year Decision Comments
1993 Inscribed Reasons for inscription

Reviews

Christer Sundberg (Sweden):
Bustling and busy Dehli can prove to be quite a challenge for the first time visitor so entering the gates of Humayun’s Tomb felt like quite a nice relief from persistent rickshaw-drivers, touts, beggars, snake charmers and other annoying elements you are confronted with. It’s a cultural shock that any European have to go through but after some weeks of travel on the Indian continent I promise that you will see them as part of a wonderful and massively colourful society that draws you back for another visit.

Humayum’s Tomb was built by the grief-stricken wife of emperor Humayun in 1565. It took nine years to complete the tomb and it is said to be a landmark in the evolution of early Mughal architecture and legend tells that it’s been a model for the mighty Taj Mahal in Agra.

I visited Humayum’s Tomb on an early December morning when only a few visitors had entered the site and the contrast between the city and the peaceful garden and the monument was truly stunning. With several adjacent palaces and tombs, make sure you take at least some 2-3 hours to fully enjoy this wonderful place.
 
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Hi! I am Simi Tahiliani. I am 9 years old and I live in Delhi. I saw Humayun's Tomb for the first time today and liked it very much. The lawns are quite beautiful. So are the fountains. The maintenance could be better. I want to request everybody through this site not to write on the walls at heritage monuments. The graffiti is in poor taste and an insult to all those who gave us such beautiful monuments. Thank you.
 
Siddharth Dasgupta (India):
Haunting. Mesmerizing. Unforgettable. The mythical aura surrounding Humayun's Tomb became a part of my soul the moment I laid my eyes on it, in January of 2005. That beautiful foggy winter morning in New Delhi is indelibly entrenched in my heart... as the day I came across perfection.
 
Lidija Stankovic ():
I visited Humayun's Tomb in july, 2004. It is a must-see place in Delhi. I visited it before going to Agra, and I felt it as a wonderful introduction to the architecture of Taj Mahal and other tombs in India. The complex is very peaceful and inspiring and I recommend it as one of the best places of interest in Delhi. The entrance ticket is $5 for foreigners. Make sure you plan an hour for the visit, in order to enjoy the place fully :-)
 
Rob Wilson (England):
I have visited the tomb twice. Once in 2002 when it was a fairly horrific state of repair. I returned last summer and am pleased to say that the ASI have done a magnificent job of restoring this wonderful old tomb. It is surely one of the most evocative tombs on Earth. It provides a moments peace from the madness of Delhi and is even more interesting if you know about the extraordinary life of Humayoun himself.
 
Kaizer (Malaysia):
Surely One of the most beautiful tombs in the world.
For me, it remains more misterious than the Taj Mahal......
I visited Back in 1993 and am still regreting of not wandering around the tomb a little longer..
 


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