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Daytime

Blue Dome Afternoon

See the dark blue tiles of the octagonal tomb in the quietest part of the day, then wander through nearby green spaces.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:00

    Nila Gumbad

    Arrive at Nila Gumbad. The octagonal tomb is crowned with a huge dome covered in dark blue tiles. Approach from outside the Humayun's Tomb past the Sunder Bagh Nursery and Gurudwara Dam Dama Sahib.

  2. 14:30

    Anokhi

    Walk four minutes to Anokhi. Browse women's clothing, children's wear, and men's wear. This shop is located in Khan Market and Santushti Shopping Complex, with a discount store also available in Nizamuddin East Market (enter gate #9).

  3. 14:50

    Waste to Wonder Park

    Head to Waste to Wonder Park, just six minutes away. This theme park opened in 2019 and features replicas of global wonders including the Colosseum, Taj Mahal, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Great Pyramid of Giza, Eiffel Tower, and Christ the Redeemer Statue.

Local tip

The area around Nila Gumbad can get busy with tourists. Starting your visit in the mid-afternoon helps you catch the light on the blue tiles before the evening rush, while leaving enough time to explore the nearby park replicas.

Check before you go

  • Check the route for Waste to Wonder Park as no specific transport details are provided in the local data.

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