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» Other Location Reviews » more DELHI VACATIONS Attractions & ReviewsDELHI VACATIONS - Humayun's Tomb ReviewsWorth Watching  I was at the Humayun's Tomb last weekend on my holidayindia. What I read only in History books is something that I saw with my own eyes. It takes you back to the Mughalera. India has so much... Mogul Empire  After Babur the entire Mogul Kingdom is buried here except Akbur and Shah Jehan and Last emperor It is built before Taj which is a copy of this monument. Best is Akber's monument and that is... Great place for an afternoon stroll This UNESCO World Heritage monument on the eastern side of the city, is a perfect place to spend a few hours in the afternoon. The park is well maintained with funds from the Aga Khan Foundation... A poor man's Taj Mahal I was surprised to see that this place appeared to be the first draft of the Taj Mahal. Everything from the layout of the gardens to the architecture itself seemed to lend itself to Shah Jahan... Humayun Tomb  An architectural forerunner of the Taj Mahal, Humayun's Tomb was built in the mid 16th century by Mughal Emperor Humayun's widow, Haji Begam, who was also buried there. Its arched entrances... Relax and take a deep breath! Humayun's Tomb is a wonderful park with astonishing monuments. Even though, as with most places in India, foreigners have to pay a lot (250 rupees) to enter, it is worth it if you bring some...
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