Fatehpur Sikri Tour Packages



Fatehpur Sikri is believed to be one of the mostly acknowledged tourist’s spots in India. It is historical, royal and enigmatic envisaging the greatest delights of the Mughal Period encapsulating Akbar. Tour to Fatehpur Sikri is a welcome change for the tourists as you come across another city in India as soon as you enter Agra. The most notable features of Fatehpur Sikri near Agra are the Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Tomb of Salim Chisti and above all the best conveyance of the city the special Tangas.

Fatehpur sikri has an intense attraction factor owing much to its vast array of building representing the artistic excellence of the Mughal rulers. It houses the several Mughal buildings which are true fusion works of Indian and Islamic cultures.

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    Delhi - Neemrana – Mandawa – Bikaner - Deshnok – Khimsar – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Ranakpur - Udaipur - Dungarpur - Chittorgarh – Bijaipur - Roopangarh - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
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FAQs

Q: Where Fatehpur Sikri is located?

Ans: Fatehpur Sikri is a small town located in Agra district of Uttar Pradesh. It was the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571 during the time of Emperor Akbar the great. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kms from Agra city.

Q: Why Fatehpur Sikri is famous?

Ans: Fatehpur Sikri is famous for historical monuments. The city was built by Emperor Akbar to honour the Sufi Saint Salim Chisti. The entire palace complex is built around the Sufi Saint’s tomb.

Q: What are the most famous historical places in Fatehpur Sikri:

Ans: Here you can find the list of famous historical places in Fatehpur Sikri:

  • Buland Darwaza: It is 55 meters high from the ground, gradually making a transition to a human scale in the inside.
  • Jama Masjid: It is Jama Mosque and one of the first building to be constructed in the complex. It was built in the design of Indian mosques, with iwans(iwanis a Persianwordis defined as a hall or space, covered on three sides, with one side open). Iwans were a trademark of the Sassanid architecture of Persia around a central courtyard.
  • Tomb of Salim Chisti: it’s a white marble tomb of Sufi Sant Salim Chisti within the same courtyard of Jama masjid.
  • Diwan –I – Aam: A hall for public audience where the ruler meet the general public.
  • Diwan – I – Khas: It is a Hall of Private Audiences and was a chamber as a location for receptions. It was the location where the Emperor received courtiers and state guests.
  • Ibadat Khana: A meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, where the foundations of a new Syncretistic faith, Din-e-Ilahi were laid by Akbar.
  • Anup Talao: It was built by Raja Anup Singh Sikarwar A ornamental pool with a central platform and four bridges leading up to it.
  • Pachisi Court: A square marked out as a large board game, the precursor to modern day Ludo game where people served as the playing pieces.
  • Panch Mahal: A five-storied palatial structure, with the tiers gradually diminishing in size, till the final one, which is a single large-domed chhatri.

Q: What is the best time to visit Fatehpur Sikri?

Ans: The best to visit Fatehpur Sikri is winter season from October to March.

Q: What are other places you can visit near Fatehpur Sikri?

Ans: The other places you can visit near Fatehpur Sikri are Agra, Bharatpur, Ranthambore, Jaipur and Delhi.

Q: What are the accommodation options available in Fatehpur Sikri?

Ans: Options of hotels in Fatehpur Sikri are very limited and budgeted. It is better to stay in Agra and go for a day excursion to this small town. In Agra you can get the all kind of hotel options from luxury to budget.