Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah

Geographical Location: Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah is located in the city of Delhi, the national capital of India. The Dargah has the tomb of one of the most famous Sufi saints, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya.

Timeline: The Dargha was constructed in the 14th Century by Muhammad bin Tughlaq, who was the Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351.

Visit Time: The visiting time of the Dargah is from 5:00 am till 10:30 pm. The time may vary on holy days like Eid and Muharram (first month of the Islamic calendar) and on Shab-e-Meraj (night of ascent). There is a lot of rush for the Fridays prayers.

Nearby Places (landmarks, sightseeing): There are many places near Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah which are worth a visit. Humayun’s tomb, declared as UNESCO world heritage site in 1993, is a magnificent example of Mughal architecture. This was commissioned in 1565 AD by Bega Begum, the Persian wife of the Mughal Emperor Humayun.  The garden of the tomb is called Charbagh (garden with four quadrant and four rivers which represents Qur’anic paradise) ... More

Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah

Geographical Location: Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah is located in the city of Delhi, the national capital of India. The Dargah has the tomb of one of the most famous Sufi saints, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya.

Timeline: The Dargha was constructed in the 14th Century by Muhammad bin Tughlaq, who was the Sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351.

Visit Time: The visiting time of the Dargah is from 5:00 am till 10:30 pm. The time may vary on holy days like Eid and Muharram (first month of the Islamic calendar) and on Shab-e-Meraj (night of ascent). There is a lot of rush for the Fridays prayers.

Nearby Places (landmarks, sightseeing): There are many places near Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah which are worth a visit. Humayun’s tomb, declared as UNESCO world heritage site in 1993, is a magnificent example of Mughal architecture. This was commissioned in 1565 AD by Bega Begum, the Persian wife of the Mughal Emperor Humayun.  The garden of the tomb is called Charbagh (garden with four quadrant and four rivers which represents Qur’anic paradise) which has pools joined by channels. The National Zoological park of Delhi is spread across 176 acres and houses approximately 1350 animals and more than130 species of birds, which have been sourced from all over the world. Close to this is another famous landmark, the Purana Qila or the Old Fort. It is roughly rectangular in shape and is spread around two kilometres. The construction of the fort began in Humayun’s time and was carried forwarded by Sher Shah Suri. Every evening there is a light and sound show here. Chilla or khanqah (monastery) which used to be the residence of Hazrat Nizamuddin is situated in the north-east of Humayun’s Tomb. Millennium Indraprastha is a famous tourist park located near Sarai Kale Khan. Spread over an area of around 84 acres, it houses the World Peace Stupa.

Accommodation: Devotees can stay in small hotels, guest houses and lodges available at walkable distance from Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah at affordable prices.

Accessibility route: The nearest airport to reach the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah is Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. It is located 15 km south-west from the New Delhi Railway Station. One can take DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation) buses numbers 970B, 410CL, 408CL, 181A, 166, 894CL, 429CL, 429, 411, and 410 to reach the Dargah. Delhi is very well connected with rest of the India by the railway network. Pragati Maidan and Indraprastha are the nearest Metro Stations to the dargah. One can take autos, buses or taxi to reach the Dargah from the metro station or one can directly book these modes of transport from one’s starting point to Dargah.