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Safdarjung's Tomb
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Garden mausoleum ordered built in 1754 by Shuja-ud-Daula in memory of his father, Safdarjung, viceroy of Awadh under the Mughals. It is built in red sandstone and marble in the style of the Mughal garden-tombs, on a charbagh layout, and is considered one of the last great works of this tradition. It is in south Delhi, near Safdarjung Airport, and is usually much quieter than other monuments.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Safdarjung's Tomb: 2 missions
- Walk the four-part gardensFollow the garden paths to the corner pavilions and see how they fit with the central tomb.
- Climb to the mausoleum and walk around the marble domeClimb to the terrace of the mausoleum, walk around it and notice the details of the marble dome.
Near Safdarjung's Tomb
National Museum of India2.6 km awayKartavya Path (Rajpath)2.8 km awayNational Rail Museum2.9 km awayHazrat Nizamuddin Dargah3.1 km awayIndia Gate3.2 km awaySunder Nursery3.5 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Safdarjung's Tomb?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Safdarjung's Tomb?
Walk the four-part gardens and Climb to the mausoleum and walk around the marble dome.
What is there to see near Safdarjung's Tomb?
National Museum of India (2.6 km), Kartavya Path (Rajpath) (2.8 km) and National Rail Museum (2.9 km).
Source: Wikipedia