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Last Mughal garden tomb of Delhi
Why this weekend?
The day-by-day plan
Day 1 · The garden tomb
- Main dome
- Garden terraces
- Pavilion walk
- Gateway arch
- Return
Geography & terrain
Safdarjung Tomb lies in the New Delhi district of Delhi, 6 km from Connaught Place and 3 km from Lodhi Road — the garden tomb of the region, its 1754 dome, the marble terraces and the pavilions set on the last Mughal garden tomb.
History & culture
The tomb's story runs with the 1754 Mughal era — the garden tomb of the 1754 founding and the Safdarjung's final resting of the Nawab era, with the tomb's modern role as the heritage stop of the Delhi circuit and the home of the 1754-era dome and the 4-tower terraces and the 2010s-era light show; the tomb's history of the 18th-century decline era and the garden layout and the marble pavilions, gives Safdarjung its garden-tomb character.
Where to stay
Budget
₹1,500–3,500/night
Mid-range
₹3,500–7,000/night
Comfort
₹7,000+/night
Things to do
- Garden tombs
- Mughal domes
- Marble pavilions
- Terrace walks
- Gateway arches
Eat & drink
- Butter chicken
- Chole bhature
- Chandni Chowk parathas
- Old Delhi kebabs
- Dariyaganj jalebi
Getting there
- Fly
- Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
- Train
- New Delhi / Hazrat Nizamuddin
- Road from —
- Metro + roads cover the city
- Getting around
- Metro network, app taxis, autos
Budget snapshot
- Total
- ₹3,500–10,500 (1 days)
- Per day · Stay
- ₹1,500–7,000/night
- Per day · Food
- ₹600–1,000
- Per day · Transport
- ₹600–1,000
- Per day · Activities
- ₹1,000–1,400
Month by month
- Jan · Best
- 7–21°C · Light rain
- Feb · Good
- 10–25°C · Light rain
- Mar · Good
- 15–31°C · None rain
- Apr · Hot
- 21–38°C · None rain
- May · Hot
- 26–42°C · None rain
- Jun · Pre-monsoon
- 28–40°C · Moderate rain
- Jul · Monsoon
- 27–35°C · Heavy rain
- Aug · Monsoon
- 26–34°C · Heavy rain
- Sep · Monsoon tail
- 25–34°C · Moderate rain
- Oct · Good
- 18–33°C · Light rain
- Nov · Best
- 12–28°C · None rain
- Dec · Best
- 8–23°C · None rain
Practical info
- Language: Hindi (English understood in tourist spots)
- Best window: Oct–Mar
- Connectivity: good 4G in towns
- UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops
Practical tips
- The season (Oct–Mar) holds the tomb's calm
- The evenings hold the best light
- Pairs with Lodhi Garden for the circuit
Frequently asked questions
What is Safdarjung Tomb?
The 1754 garden tomb of the Delhi.
What is there to do?
The dome, the terraces and the garden.
How long is the visit?
A full day.
Last Mughal garden tomb of Delhi
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