The Isa Khan Tomb is within the Humayun’s Tomb complex that also hosts several other smaller tombs and mosques. Built for the noble Isa Khan Niazi, the tomb is secluded from the rest of the Humayun’s tomb complex and its ambiance takes one back to the time when it was built in the era of Sher Shah Suri.
The tomb or the mausoleum that houses it is an impressive octagonal structure with smaller blue domes around a larger central dome supported on pillars forming a nice walkway around the outer walls passing under the various arches. The main attraction is the large stone block that has an intricate and wonderful net carved in it.
There are wide walls that surround the entire area and I enjoyed a nice long walk on this wall under huge shady trees with birds chirping around, it was bliss.
Inside the mausoleum is congested with several tombs placed close to each other and the largest one is probably that of the noble and the others belong to his family.
Do you remember visiting a monument located inside another historic place yet secluded? I’d be interested in knowing about your experiences.
Until then… Happy guiding
Accessibility Features
The overall Humayun’s tomb complex has excellent accessibility features but unfortunately, the Isa Khan tomb has a raised stone block at the entrance preventing any wheelchair access to the tomb. Also, the tomb structure is on a high rise platform there is no ramp but only a few stairs.
I have been there 4 years ago. You made me remember my visit to this place. I think Nehru stadium is the nearest metro station from where I took a walk to this place.
Same day I had also visited Lodhi Garden and Qutub minar. That was nice day for me.
This place is in the heart of Delhi but looks deserted for several reasons @FaridTDF
It is a secluded place and cut off from the rest of the places nearby that are crowded.
I went there when the lockdown had just ended in Delhi and the monument had just reponed.
I wait enough time to get a view clear avoiding other people coming in the frame.
I went to this place on a weekday when relatively few people visit it.
According to the plaque installed there, this tomb was constructed in 1547 but it was in a bad condition until recently and was renovated only last year.
Thank you dear @abhishekpatk for taking note of this routine article but the place is very special.
Good point about the metro station - I wasn’t aware since I mostly take my bike to move around in Delhi.
Technically the Nizamuddin metro station appears to be the closest but Maps are so misleading since there is no good connectivity from that station on the red line to the Humayun tomb since it crosses the railway line.
Gracias por ampliar la información y comentar los tips que tú utilizaste para lograr esas estupendas fotos @TusharSuradkar , estoy seguro que a varios les gustará leer esta información adicional
Accessibility Features
Ramp Access.
A wheelchair-accessible Parking.
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Farid
