HUMAYUN TOMB, DELHI, TOP HERITAGE DESTINATION IN INDIA

Humayun Tomb

Individuals longing for quintessential Mughal architecture should head to Delhi’s Humayun Tomb – one of the most popular heritage destinations of India. Humayun was son of the first Mughal Emperor of India. Haji Begum, Humayun’s Persian wife, looked after the construction, which began in 1569 (fourteen years after Humayun’s death).

The tomb stands in the centre of a square garden, and causeways (charbagh) separate this Mughal Tomb into four main gardens. Further, there are water-channels in the centre. You can enter this enclosure through two majestic double-storied gateways situated on the west and south.

Inlaid tile work, carvings comprising both Indian and Persian decorative elements, and carved stone screens – are a few highlights making Humayun Tomb wonderful.

General Information
Location: Opp. Dargah Nizamuddin, Mathura Road
Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium
Open: Daily
Visiting Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Entry Fee: 10 INR (Indians), 250 INR (foreigners)
Photography Charges: Nil, (25 INR for video filming)

JAMA MASJID, DELHI,TOP HERITAGE DESTINATION IN INDIA

Jama Masjid

A courtyard with a capacity of 25000 devotees, Jama Masjid located in Old Delhi is the largest in India. It was constructed between 1644 and 1658 and is Shah Jahan’s last architectural opus. This extravagant mosque possesses three great gates, four towers and two 40 m-high minarets.

With intricate carvings and verses of the holy Koran etched, the walls add to enhance the beauty of Jama Masjid. The cabinet in the north gate has a collection of Muhammad’s souvenirs – the Koran written on deerskin, a red beard-hair of the prophet, his sandals and his footprints, which are embedded in a marble block.

General Information
Location: Off Netaji Subhash Marg, west of Red Fort
Metro Station: Chawri Bazaar
Open: All days of the week
Visiting Hours: 7am to Noon, 1.30pm to 6.30pm. Tourists not allowed during prayer hours
Entry Fee: Free
Photography: 200 INR

Jama Masjid, Delhi, Major Heritage Tourist Attractions and Must see Place in India

Jama Masjid, Delhi 

A courtyard with a capacity of 25000 devotees, Jama Masjid located in Old Delhi is the largest in India. It was constructed between 1644 and 1658 and is Shah Jahan’s last architectural opus. This extravagant mosque possesses three great gates, four towers and two 40 m-high minarets.

With intricate carvings and verses of the holy Koran etched, the walls add to enhance the beauty of Jama Masjid. The cabinet in the north gate has a collection of Muhammad’s souvenirs – the Koran written on deerskin, a red beard-hair of the prophet, his sandals and his footprints, which are embedded in a marble block.

General Information
Location: Off Netaji Subhash Marg, west of Red Fort
Metro Station: Chawri Bazaar
Open: All days of the week
Visiting Hours: 7am to Noon, 1.30pm to 6.30pm.
Tourists not allowed during prayer hours
Entry Fee: Free
Photography: 200 INR

Humayun Tomb, Delhi, Major Heritage Tourist Attractions and Must see Place in India

Humayun Tomb, Delhi

Individuals longing for quintessential Mughal architecture should head to Delhi’s Humayun Tomb – one of the most popular heritage destinations of India. Humayun was son of the first Mughal Emperor of India. Haji Begum, Humayun’s Persian wife, looked after the construction, which began in 1569 (fourteen years after Humayun’s death).

The tomb stands in the centre of a square garden, and causeways (charbagh) separate this Mughal Tomb into four main gardens. Further, there are water-channels in the centre. You can enter this enclosure through two majestic double-storied gateways situated on the west and south.

Inlaid tile work, carvings comprising both Indian and Persian decorative elements, and carved stone screens – are a few highlights making Humayun Tomb wonderful.

General Information
Location: Opp. Dargah Nizamuddin, Mathura Road
Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium
Open: Daily
Visiting Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Entry Fee: 10 INR (Indians), 250 INR (foreigners)
Photography Charges: Nil
(25 INR for video filming)