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Humayun's TombvsLodhi Garden
Humayun's Tomb and Lodi Gardens are both rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Humayun's Tomb scores significantly higher than Lodi Gardens. Humayun's Tomb comes in at 97 with approval from 9 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
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
Lodhi Garden Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Lodi Road, New Delhi, India
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Fodor's "Lodhi and Sayyid dynasties built no city, only a few mosques and some mausoleums and tombs, the latter of which stand in what is now a delightful urban park." Full review
Concierge "A much-needed refuge from the din of the city, the Lodi Gardens are a popular spot with local middle-class residents."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This peaceful park is Delhi’s favourite escape, popular with everyone from power-walking politicians to amorous teens." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Take a walk all the way to the lake, inspect the park's collection of bonsai trees, or simply take a picnic in the shade of a palm tree." Full review
Afar Magazine "New Delhi is a bit of a concrete jungle, and the chance to start each morning in the green space that is Lodhi Garden was a welcome way to find balance amid the hustle and bustle." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This is one of the most popular picnic spots in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The staffers at this spa spoil you not just with treatments, but also with choices." Full review
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Whatever you choose, it’s bound to feel great.
Afar Magazine "This 90-acre park is scattered with the domed tombs of the Lodi Dynasty." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Escape the noise of the city in this romantic English-style garden and visit some fine examples of Indo-Islamic funerary art." Full review
Afar Magazine "Nearly 90 acres of lawn, tombs, walking paths and ruins are fit for a morning stroll, a place to practice yoga, an afternoon picnic or a quiet photographic walking tour." Full review
