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Humayun's Tomb vs India Gate

Both Humayun's Tomb and India Gate are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Humayun's Tomb ranks significantly better than India Gate. Humayun's Tomb comes in at 92 with positive reviews from 8 reviews including concierge.com, Afar Magazine and Afar Magazine.

Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb
9 / 10
East Nizamudhin, 5 km (3 mi) southeast of Connaught Pl., New Delhi, India
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Freshly restored in 2013 after six years of painsatking conservation work, this moument is a sight to behold." Full review
Concierge 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 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 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 Lonely Planet
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"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
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India Gate
India Gate
7 / 10
New Delhi, India
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This massive sandstone arch was designed... in memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who fell in World War I and the Third Afghan War." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The gardens around India Gate are a pleasant place to saunter and people-watch." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The monument resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and commemorates the 71,000 soldiers who lost their lives in World War I." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Constantly thronged by tourists, is India Gate... 42m-high stone memorial arch." Full review