Safdarjung Tomb
Airforce Golf Course, Delhi Race Club, New Delhi, Delhi- 110021
Safdarjung’s Tomb is the last enclosed garden tomb in Delhi in the tradition of Humayun’s Tomb, though it if far less grand in scale. It was built in 1753- 54 as mausoleum of Safdarjung, the viceroy of Awadh under the Mughal Emperor, Mohammed Shah.
It has several smaller pavilions with evocative names like Jangli Mahal, (Palace in the woods), Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace) and Badshah Pasand (King’s favourite).
The archaeological Survey of India maintains a libra...
Safdarjung’s Tomb is the last enclosed garden tomb in Delhi in the tradition of Humayun’s Tomb, though it if far less grand in scale. It was built in 1753- 54 as mausoleum of Safdarjung, the viceroy of Awadh under the Mughal Emperor, Mohammed Shah.
It has several smaller pavilions with evocative names like Jangli Mahal, (Palace in the woods), Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace) and Badshah Pasand (King’s favourite).
The archaeological Survey of India maintains a library over the main gateway. The monument creates a unique backdrop describing Delhi’s rich history, can be used for movie shootings featuring the city.
Contact Person
Sh. N.K Pathak Superintending Archaeologist Delhi Circle, Delhi- Mini Circle Rajendra Dehuri Superintending Archaeologist
Archaeological Survey of India
011‐24654832
circledel.asi@gmail.com
www.asidelhicircle.co.in/
Connectivity
Nearest Airport - Indira Gandhi International Airport (11.5 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - New Delhi Railway Station (7.9 Km away)
Climate
Min. +5 Degree Celcius
Max. +22 Degree Celcius
Accomodation
Several Star category hotels are available.
Medical Services
General Medical Facilities (Chemist, Doctors, Ambulance) are available.