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Humayun's TombvsLotus Temple
Both are recommended by professionals. Overall, Humayun's Tomb is preferred by most professionals compared to Bahai Lotus Temple. Humayun's Tomb comes in at 97 with accolades from 9 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Humayun's Tomb
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East Nizamudhin, 5 km (3 mi) southeast of Connaught Pl., New Delhi, India
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Fodor's "Freshly restored in 2013 after six years of painsatking conservation work, this moument is a sight to behold." Full review
Concierge "Humayun's tomb, composed of earthy red sandstone and pure white marble, is... quietly impressive. The tomb is surrounded by a meticulously kept garden."
Frommer's "Though the Taj's beauty (and the money spent) eclipsed this magnificent example of the garden tomb, it's well worth a visit." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The intention, righteously achieved, was to honor India's second Mughal ruler, who had fallen down a flight of stairs to his death." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Taj Mahal's red-sandstone mosque to the west of the main monument is an important gathering place for Agra's Muslims." Full review
Afar Magazine "Leave time to wander in the gardens that surround the tomb and discover floral surprises at every turn." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this must be the world’s most stunning final resting stop." Full review
Afar Magazine "Want a sneak peek of the Taj Mahal? Completed in 1572, Humayun's tomb was the first garden-tomb in India and inspired many architectural wonders, including the iconic Taj Mahal." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"You enter the huge Mughal Garden (chahar bagh), enclosed by walls and in the centre of which Humayun's tomb was built in 1565, as you would a blissful abode in the paradise of Allah." Full review
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Don't miss the tomb chamber, which is a masterpiece of simplicity and balance.
Afar Magazine "Go inside the tomb for a look at the block carvings of the central chamber which evoke the marble lattice screens seen in Mughal architecture." Full review
Lotus Temple Fodor's Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
Bahapur, Kalkaji (9 km/5 mi southeast of Connaught Pl., New Delhi, India
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Fodor's "The lotus flower is a symbol of purity and spirituality throughout India, and Delhi's Baha'i Temple celebrates this in a unique architectural way." Full review
Afar Magazine "Delhi is brimming with temples, but the unique architecture of the Baha'i House of Worship blossoms above the rest." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A blooming house of worship for the masses. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Completed in 1986 and resembling a giant lotus bud, Bahai Temple stands in a superbly maintained garden and symbolises the unity and peace so cherished by followers of the Bahai faith." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The temple design fascinates whether you're photographing the lotus structure from the outside or experiencing the concrete, ribbed-dome interiors."
New Delhi Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
