Walking Guide

The Humayun's Tomb Complex comprises three zones that you will sequentially walk through as you enter from the west.

Isa Khan Niyazi's Tomb & Mosque (A1)– A 16th-century octagonal tomb, showcasing fine lattice screens, turquoise tiles, and a surrounding mosque built in the pre-Mughal style.
Bu Halima's Tomb & Garden (A2) – A mysterious tomb set within a garden with its origins uncertain
Bu Halima's Gate (A3) – An elaborately decorated eastern gateway suggesting it was once the grand entrance to an important enclosure

Arab Serai Gate (B1) – A richly adorned gateway leading to an area believed to have housed Persian artisans brought by Emperor Humayun’s widow to build his grand mausoleum
Afsarwala Tomb & Mosque (B2) – A lesser-known Mughal-era tomb and mosque with an unknown history
Humayun's Tomb West Gate (B3) – A monumental entrance featuring an iwan (vaulted hall) with a six-pointed star, a blend of Persian and Indian architectural influences. It offers a breathtaking first glimpse of the grand tomb through its arched opening

Charbagh Garden (C1) – A stunning Persian-style quadrilateral garden divided by flowing water channels, symbolizing paradise on earth
Humayun's Tomb South Gate (C2) – A towering gateway connecting Nizamuddin to the mausoleum; intended to be the main entrance since tombs are often entered from the south.
Humayun's Tomb Main Mausoleum (C3) – The crowning glory of Mughal architecture – a massive double-domed structure that influenced the design of the Taj Mahal
Barber's Tomb (C4) – A modest yet elegant tomb within the charbagh with uncertain origins
Nila Gumbad (C5) – A striking blue-domed tomb near the Yamuna decorated with vibrant tilework

Walking Route

The walk inside Humayun's Tomb Complex follows a straight path running eastward, with optional detours you can explore at your leisure.

Full exploration can take 2.5 to 3 hours, but if you are short on time, consider skipping: