Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga vs Humayun's Tomb
Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga and Humayun's Tomb are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Humayun's Tomb scores significantly better than Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga. Humayun's Tomb scores 97 with approval from 9 sources like Afar Magazine, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga
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Mathura Rd - Old Nizamuddin Bazaar, New Delhi, India
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Fodor's
"One of Delhi's greatest treats is hearing devout Sufis sing qawwalis, ecstatic devotional Muslim songs with a decidedly toe-tapping quality."
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Concierge
"If you fancy a break from Delhi's groomed World Heritage–sponsored sites, then head to the mausoleum of 14th-century Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya,."
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Come on a Thursday to hear the famous qawwalis chanted by a group of musicians seated in the courtyard
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The marble shrine of the Muslim Sufi saint, Nizam-ud-din Auliya, offers a window through the centuries, full of music and crowded with devotees."
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Travel + Leisure
"Keeps its Sufi origins alive with the tradition of musical qawwali in the evenings, which will strike a chord with anyone who visits."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"In front of the holy man's tomb, which was built in 1562 (more than two centuries after his death), numerous worshippers prostrate themselves to the sound of qawwal chants in order to obtain favours from Allah."
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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."
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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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
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"The intention, righteously achieved, was to honor India's second Mughal ruler, who had fallen down a flight of stairs to his death."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Taj Mahal's red-sandstone mosque to the west of the main monument is an important gathering place for Agra's Muslims."
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