Fatehpur Sikri Agra- The Dream City

Fatehpur Sikri, the dream city of Akbar was established with great fervor by the Mughal emperor. For 14 years the city served as the capital of Akbar, but the scarcity of water forced him and his subjects to move away from here. Since then the city is called a ghost city and has a very low population of people.

Fatehpur Sikri- The Red Sandstone City

This beautiful red sand stone city was established by Akbar in the year 1570. The entire structure is a perfect example of the grandeur and the brilliant Mughal architecture. The intricate carvings, and the calligraphy work on the walls, give a glimpse of the wonderful artistry of the Mughal era.

Attractions Of Agra Fatehpur Sikri

This monument is one of the major attraction of Agra tourism that attract the travelers from all around. There are many monuments in total that make the Fatehpur Sikri the city. Once you are there do visit these monuments to make your trip complete. Here is a list of these monuments:

Buland Darwaza

The Jami Masjid

Dargah Of Sheikh Salim Chisti

Diwan-khana-I-khaas

Diwan-I-Am

Timings & Entry Fees 
Foreigners: Rs 485/-
Indians: INR Rs 50/-
Open on all Days

Fatehpur Sikri Agra

Fatehpur Sikri, a city made of beautiful red sand stone is one of the best examples of the magnificent Mughal architecture. Every year millions of travelers from all around the world visit Agra India, to witness the true splendor of the undying aura of the Mughal rulers. UNESCO has also declared it a world heritage site in the recent times.

Popular attractions of Fatehpur Sikri:

Panch Mahal:

A place from where the royal ladies used to see the panoramic view of the entire city. This five storied airy pavilion is supported by many pillars and each floor of this building is smaller then the other.

Buland Darwaza:

This 13 meter high gate was built in the year 1602 AD to celebrate the victory of Akbar over the Deccan rulers. It is also counted as one of the biggest gateway in the world.

Apart from these, you can also view a number of other attraction in Fatehpur Sikri Agra.

How to Reach Fatehpur Sikri

You can make Agra your base to explore Fathepur Sikri. The city is reachable from Agra by car. 

Click to know How to reach Agra.

Accommodation options

There are a number of hotels to stay in Agra as per your budget. Find a suitable hotel for yourself from the list given below:

• Luxury Hotels of Agra

• Four Star Hotels in Agra

• Three Star Hotels in Agra