LandmarkRed Fort (Lal Qila)
Delhi · Delhi
The mighty Mughal fortress of red sandstone where India's Prime Minister raises the flag each Independence Day. A UNESCO site.
LandmarkPhoto: Muhammad Mahdi Karim · GFDL 1.2 — Wikimedia Commons
Humayun's Tomb
Delhi · Delhi
The garden-tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal — a serene UNESCO masterpiece of Mughal architecture in the heart of Delhi.
Timings
Sunrise – sunset (daily)
Entry
Approx ₹40 (Indian) / ₹600 (foreign)
Best time
Golden hour; winter
Time needed
1.5 hours
Built in the 1560s for the Mughal emperor Humayun, this magnificent garden-tomb was the first of its kind in India and the direct architectural ancestor of the Taj Mahal. Set within formal charbagh gardens divided by water channels, its red sandstone and white marble dome is a study in perfect symmetry.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site beautifully restored in recent years, it's one of Delhi's most peaceful and photogenic monuments — far calmer than the city's busier landmarks.
Don't miss
- ›The grand central dome and the symmetrical charbagh gardens.
- ›The intricate stone lattice screens (jaalis).
- ›The surrounding tombs and the restored waterways.
Good to know
Go early or late for the best light and fewer crowds. Pair it with the nearby Nizamuddin Dargah for its evening qawwali.
Plan your visit
Timings
Sunrise – sunset (daily)
Entry fee
Approx ₹40 (Indian) / ₹600 (foreign)
Best time to visit
Golden hour; winter
Time needed
1.5 hours
How to reach
Nizamuddin, central Delhi; nearest Metro JLN Stadium
Travel help: Rajasthan Tourism 1364 · India Tourist Helpline 1363(toll-free). Timings & fees are indicative — please verify locally before visiting.
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