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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
Timings6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry feeIndians: ~Rs 35; foreigners: ~Rs 550
Best time to visitOctober to March, early morning for soft light
From city centreNizamuddin, Central Delhi
LocationDelhi, Delhi
Know before you go
About Humayun's Tomb
Built in the mid-16th century for Emperor Humayun by his widow Empress Bega Begum, and designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, Humayun's Tomb is considered the first great example of Mughal garden-tomb architecture — and a direct design influence on the Taj Mahal decades later.
Getting there
How to Reach Humayun's Tomb
JLN Stadium metro station (Violet Line) is nearest; also a short auto ride from Nizamuddin railway station.
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