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Humayun's TombvsQutub Minar
Both Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar are recommended by experts. On balance, Humayun's Tomb ranks significantly better than Qutub Minar. Humayun's Tomb ranks #1 in New Delhi with endorsements from 9 sources such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
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
Qutub Minar Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Mehrauli, New Delhi, India
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Fodor's "Named for the Muslim sultan Qutab-ud-din Aibak, this striking tower is 238 feet high, with 376 steps, and the tallest stone tower in India." Full review
Concierge "The slender 239-foot column of Qutub Minar was erected in 1199 by Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Islamic sultan of Delhi."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"In a city awash with ancient ruins, the Qutb Minar complex is something special." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A complex of buildings that mingles Islamic and Hindu decorative styles." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Qutab Minar that gives the complex its name is an unmissable, soaring Afghan-style victory tower and minaret, erected by sultan Qutb-ud-din in 1193 to proclaim his supremacy over the..." Full review
Lonely Planet "In the courtyard of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid is a 6.7m-high iron pillar that is much more ancient than any of the surrounding monuments...it hasn't rusted over the past 1600 years" Full review
Afar Magazine "Originally an ancient Islamic monument, the Qutub Minar is the tallest tower in India." Full review
Afar Magazine "Nous somme base a Nouvelle Delhi . Delhi est 2 ieme grande ville de l'inde . la ville ofree plusieure belle visite des munuments , Vous allez decouvrir vieille ville ( OLD DELHI ) ...." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This towering minar—which can be spotted from many places in the city—was commissioned to issue the azan (call to prayer) and tells a beautiful tale of the invincibility of the Mughal rulers who started building it in 1192" Full review
Travel + Leisure "If it’s possible to have such a thing as a favorite monument, I think this would be Delhi’s." Full review
