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Humayun's Tomb vs National Museum
Both Humayun's Tomb and National Museum are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Humayun's Tomb ranks significantly higher than National Museum. Humayun's Tomb comes in at 92 with accolades from 8 publications like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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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National Museum
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Janpath, New Delhi 110 011, India
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Fodor's
"Showcases ancient, mainly Hindu, sculptures."
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Be sure to pick up a brochure to help you navigate, and get the audio guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"There's plenty to keep history buffs... but impatient museum-goers should focus on the Indus Valley civilization gallery and the miniature collection."
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Afar Magazine
"Showcasing over 5,000 years of weapons, paintings, artifacts, jewelry, photography, and manuscripts, the National Museum is the largest in India."
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Be sure to view the Tibetan Manuscripts, Thanjavur Paintings, and Tribal Lifestyles.
Travel + Leisure
"The National Museum of New Delhi is home to more than 2 million ancient artifacts"
New Delhi Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Offering a compelling if not always coherent snapshot of India’s last 5000 years, this museum is not overwhelmingly large, but full of splendours."
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