8 KM from city centre

Humayun’s Tomb, located in Delhi’s Nizamuddin East area, serves as the final resting place of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It’s the first garden-tomb in the Indian subcontinent and a remarkable piece of architecture. Constructed in 1569-70, it was commissioned by Empress Bega Begum, Humayun’s chief consort. Notably, it’s one of the few structures of its time to extensively use red sandstone. Designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, the tomb reflects typical Mughal architecture with Persian influences. In recognition of its beauty and historical significance, it was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1993.