The Nostalgic Fatehpur Sikri

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Fatehpur Sikri evokes an historic nostalgia belonging to the richest era of Mughal dynasty. This UNESCO site was constructed around the second part of the 16th century by Akbar. Before the mighty Mughals moved to Agra, Fatehpur Sikri was Emperor Akbar's capital for 12 years approximately. This world heritage complex of temples and monuments, built in a distinctive uniform architectural style, has one of the largest mosques, the famous Jama Masjid. The historic buildings of Fatehpur Sikri Agra, considered as Akbar's uttermost architectural legacy, presents a synthesis of diverse architectural schools of craftsmanship including Gujarati and Bengali style. Glimpses of Hindu and Jain school of architecture can be seen along with its Islamic elements.

Although Fatehpur Sikri is officially a district, but factually this historical town is a mere phantom of its glorious past with a population of around 30000.

Fatehpur Sikri Travel Guide

Fatehpur Sikri has a sub tropical climate like most of the north Indian cities having extreme winters and summers. Therefore the best Fatehpur Sikri timings to visit are between ...
... January to April and also between September to December. Rainy season is generally avoided.

Agra is the nearest major city. Just 40 kilometres away from Fatehpur Sikri. Rail, Bus, Auto-rickshaw and taxi services are conveniently available from Agra into this historic town. Agra is also connected to New Delhi by air.

Places in Fatehpur Sikri

Emperor Akbar experimented both with art and architecture to build this red sandstone city rightly expressing his vision and ideals.

The places to visit in Fatehpur Sikri are many. From the ‘Gate of Magnificence & Victory’ (the Buland Darwaza) which is a 54 metre high doorway to this historic city, to the white marble covered Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti, there are plentiful nostalgic monuments. Diwan-e-Aam or the Hall of Public Audience, Diwan-e-Khaas or Hall of Private Audience, Naubat Khana or the Drum House, Pachisi Court, Palace of the Christian Wife, Birbal Bhawan, Mariam-uz-Zamani’s Palace, Jodha Bai’s Palace, the five storey Panch Mahal, and the Jama Masjid have all contributed to Fatehpur Sikri earning the world heritage site status.

Accommodation in Fatehpur Sikri

Tourists visiting Fatehpur Sikri prefer to stay at Agra which has a wide array of rest houses and hotels. UPSTDC's budget friendly tourist complex, Taj Khema provides accommodation in deluxe rooms as well as tents. In Fatehpur Sikri you can stay at Sunset View Guest House, Hotel Ashoka, Hotel Vrindavan, Hotel Goverdhan or Hotel Ajay Palace.

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