Visit To The Mausoleums Of Delhi

Steeped in history, the city of Delhi has some grand mausoleums that are worthy of a visit by themselves. On this half-day tour, visit some of the historical tombs of Delhi and marvel at their unique architectural styles. Your private guide will tell you tales of the men behind them. You get to see Humayun’s tomb, the tombs of Isa Khan and Khan-e-Khana and Safdarjung’s tomb.

Highlights
• Humayun’s tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Octagonal tomb complex of Isa Khan
• Safdarjung’s tomb, the last garden tomb from the Mughal era

Itinerary
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Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the tomb was built in 1570 and is the first garden tomb of the Indian subcontinent. The tomb was commissioned by Empress Bega Begum for her husband, the Mughal Emperor Humayun. The site was chosen because of its proximity to the tomb of Nizamuddin Auliya, a Sufi saint who was revered by the Mughals. The tomb is situated under a double domed structure in the middle of garden squares with pathways and water channels. The design of the tomb inspired several architectural innovations culminating in the Taj Mahal in Agra. Besides Humayun, over 150 later day Mughals are also buried here. The tomb complex combines Persian and Turkish styles of architecture.

Situated within the grounds of Humayun’s tomb is another architectural marvel, Isa Khan’s tomb. It is the tomb of Isa Khan Niyazi, an influential nobleman in the court of Sher Shah Suri. The tomb dates back to the 16th century. There is a mosque as well situated in the grounds of the octagonal tomb complex. Notable thing is that the tomb was built in the lifetime of Isa Khan. The octagonal tomb is embellished with canopies and glazed tiles. There are lattice screens in a deep verandah supported by pillars.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Khan-i-Khanan Tomb, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi India

Next visit the tomb of Khan-i-Khanan. Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana, also known as Rahim, was one of the nine ministers (Navratnas) in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Rahim is known for his Urdu couplets and his books on astronomy. He built the tomb for his wife in 1598 and was later buried next to her in 1627.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Safdarjung's Tomb, New Delhi India

The last stop on the itinerary is the tomb of Safdarjung. It is a beautiful garden tomb built for Safdarjung by his son, Nawab Shuja-ud-daula, the Nawab of Awadh in 1754. It is the last garden tomb from the Mughal era. The tomb was designed by an Ethiopian architect and is built along the lines of the nearby Humayun’s tomb. Red and yellow sandstone have been used to build the tomb which is placed on an elevated platform. The two-storied entrance gate of the mausoleum gives an excellent view of the monument. Rococo plaster is used for the interior of the tomb.

Duration: 1 hour