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Crafts MuseumvsHumayun's Tomb
Both are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Humayun's Tomb is the choice of most reviewers compared to Crafts Museum. Humayun's Tomb comes in at 97 with recommendations from 9 publications like Concierge, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Crafts Museum
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Bhairon Rd, New Delhi 110001, India
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Fodor's "This charming museum near the Purana Qila houses thousands of artifacts and handicrafts." Full review
Frommer's "This serves as an excellent introduction to what's out there... picking up anything nearly as beautiful is akin to winning a lottery." Full review
Lonely Planet "Set up like a traditional village, this captivating, rambling museum aims to preserve the traditional crafts of India." Full review
Afar Magazine "With over 35,000 pieces ranging from textiles to clay, the space is a welcoming community of artisans and art lovers." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The tastefully arranged Craft Museum offers an interesting insight into Indian crafts and rural arts and traditions." Full review
Humayun's Tomb Fodor's
Concierge Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
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
