Humayun’s Tomb is a 16th-century Mughal garden tomb in Nizamuddin East, Delhi, known for its formal gardens and historic monuments. From Airport Hotel Mayank Residency, a 3-star hotel in New Delhi, the tomb is about 14.7 km away; ticket prices and published hours vary across Delhi Tourism pages, so check the official site before you go.
- Location: Nizamuddin East on Mathura Road, Delhi.
- Garden: A Charbagh layout with paths and water channels.
- Typical opening pattern: Daily, with hours ranging from sunrise to sunset to 7:30 pm.
- Ticket listings: ₹35–₹40 for Indian adults or visitors, and ₹550–₹600 for foreign adults or visitors, depending on the page.
What to see at Humayun’s Tomb
Humayun’s Tomb combines a central mausoleum with a Persian-style garden and smaller monuments along the approach. The Ministry of Culture says Empress Bega Begum commissioned the tomb, which was built in 1570 as the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent.
Delhi Tourism describes the Charbagh as a garden divided by paths and water channels around the mausoleum. The site became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993; UNESCO gives the property’s area as 27.04 hectares.
Two lofty, double-storey gateways stand in the high enclosure wall, one to the west and one to the south. Smaller monuments line the path from the main western entrance, including the tomb complex of Isa Khan Niyazi.
Tickets, opening times and visitor rules
Delhi Tourism lists daily opening from sunrise until sunset or 7:30 pm, with entry fees ranging from ₹35–₹40 for Indian visitors and ₹550–₹600 for foreign visitors. Photography is free, and video filming costs ₹25.
For your visit, use a valid ticket, follow marked pathways and site instructions, and stay out of cordoned or restricted areas. These are the Archaeological Survey of India’s draft visitor guidelines.
How do you get to Humayun’s Tomb from the airport area?
Humayun’s Tomb is on Mathura Road in Nizamuddin East, and the South East Delhi district page identifies Indira Gandhi International Airport, Nizamuddin railway station and the Hazrat Nizamuddin bus stop on Mathura Road as arrival points for the area. From Airport Hotel Mayank Residency, the tomb is about 14.7 km away.
Delhi Tourism pages name different metro stations for the tomb: one identifies JLN Stadium, while another names Jangpura on the Violet Line. If you plan to use the metro, the New Delhi metro guide offers context for getting around from the airport area.
A route through the gardens and monuments
Start at the western entrance and follow the path past the smaller monuments toward the main mausoleum. The western and southern gateways mark the enclosure, while the Charbagh’s intersecting paths and water channels guide the approach through the garden.
Allow time to see the tomb complex of Isa Khan Niyazi along the path from the main western entrance, then continue through the garden toward Humayun’s Tomb. The wider complex covers 27.04 hectares, so keep to marked routes and follow site instructions as you move between structures.
Pairing the visit with central Delhi
Humayun’s Tomb can be part of a longer Delhi sightseeing day, with Sunder Nursery immediately beside the tomb complex.
Delhi Tourism says the nursery covers 90 acres and opened to the public in 2018 after a decade of landscape and conservation work; a one-day Delhi itinerary from the airport area puts the outing in the context of other city sightseeing.
For onward planning, New Delhi city centre is about 45 minutes by car from Airport Hotel Mayank Residency. The tomb’s Mathura Road location and the nearby Nizamuddin arrival points provide useful context when you’re arranging how to continue your day.
FAQs
Where is Humayun’s Tomb?
It is in Nizamuddin East on Mathura Road, Delhi.
How much are tickets to Humayun’s Tomb?
Delhi Tourism gives differing prices: ₹35–₹40 for Indian visitors or adults and ₹550–₹600 for foreign visitors or adults.
What are Humayun’s Tomb opening hours?
The site is described as open daily, with closing times given as sunset or 7:30 pm. Check the official site before planning around a particular time.
Which metro station serves Humayun’s Tomb?
Delhi Tourism pages name both JLN Stadium and Jangpura; the latter is identified as being on the Violet Line.