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Humayun's TombvsSafdarjung's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb and Safdarjung's Tomb are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Humayun's Tomb is preferred by most professionals compared to Safdarjung's Tomb. Humayun's Tomb scores 97 with approval from 9 sources like Lonely Planet, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
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." 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
Safdarjung's Tomb Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
New Delhi, India
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Travel + Leisure "Though it was built in 1754, Safdarjung's Tomb is in fact one Delhi's newest enclosed garden tombs." Full review
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Don't miss the beautiful carved floral designs on the structure's domed ceiling.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Often described as the last masterpiece of Mughal art, this monument is the tomb of the prime minister (wazir) of the emperors who had the rank of Safdar Jang." Full review
