Humayun Tomb - Delhi

People in NCR often wait for the weekend to go somewhere out of the city for a change. Trust me, a few hours spent at Humayun Tomb is a rejuvenating vacation! It is a break from the chaotic life right in the heart of a chaotic city! It is one of those places where we go and wonder why haven't we been here before! Situated very close to the Hazrat Nizamuddin dargah in Delhi, Humayun Tomb is easily accessible.

Humayun Tomb is considered to be one of the first Mughal constructions of India and its architecture is the inspiration behind Taj Mahal and many other constructions. This magnificent mausoleum is a UNESCO world heritage site. It recently underwent a massive restoration program which was a huge success and is very well maintained.

Like most of the monuments of India, Humayun tomb too has a lovely story and many astounding facts to boast of. The construction of Humayun tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife Bega Begum and its constructed started 9 years after Humayun's death with the patronage of his son (Akbar) in the 15th century.I would highly recommend a guide to know the history and many other interesting facts about this place.

The aura at this place is truly magical, it transforms us into the bygone era. The tomb is located at the center of a garden complex (called the Bu Halima garden) with four gardens and each garden leads to a beautiful gateway. There are big lawns and beautiful trees that add to the grandeur of the entire complex. It is a perfect place for family picnics too. The octagonal interior is even more intriguing. As we look at such complex structures and such fine craftsmanship ,we wonder how they were able to construct all this with absolute perfection in the 15th century. No doubt Humayun Tomb is a marvel of architecture.

My 2 Cents:

-For history buffs I would highly recommend to take a guided tour. There are many other tombs within the complex like Nai ka Gumbad, Nila Gumbad, Arab- Sarai etc. and many stories associated with these.

- For people fond of photography I would recommend to go during sunrise and sunsets. You will not be be disappointed.

- Timings are 6 am to 6 pm. There is usually a long queue at the ticket counter so if you want to capture sunrise or sunset it is better to be there well in advance.

- For all other details like entry fees, videography fees refer to Delhi tourism website here.

- The best time to visit Humayun Tomb is winters and spring.



P.S: Special thanks to Sushmita Bhattacharjee for the pics and for always motivating me to write !!!