Visit To The Mausoleums Of Delhi

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees
Included: Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
Included: 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Included: Local English speaking guide
Included: Optional: Lunch
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Humayun's Tomb

2 hours Admission included

You will be picked up from fixed point / hotel leave for sightseeing.

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.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.
Khan-i-Khanan Tomb

30 min Admission included

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.
Safdarjung Tomb

one hour Admission included

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.

Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.