Fatehpur Sikri Same Day Trip from Agra

Fatehpur Sikri Same Day Trip from Agra

Fatehpur Sikri Same Day Trip from Agra

Fatehpur Sikri Same Day Trip From Agra

Trip Length – One Day ( Timings :  08:00 am to 01:00pm Approx )

Inclusions – Comfortable air – conditioned Car, driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges, tolls, trained guide, bottled water and all taxes.

A part of Agra, FatehpurSikri was a prosperous town till 1585 when people started moving out due to a draught. The city was originally created to serve as a capital of Mughal Empire and thus everything was provided to make it worth considering. Even today, the city is visited due to its historical importance, and some monuments that speak the prosperity and power of Mughals.

Sketch India Journeys offers a FatehpurSikri Same Day Trip from Agra Day Tour in which you will be introduced with the best places to visit in FatehpurSikri.

The trip itinerary goes as follows:

Departure from Agra:

Early morning, leave from Agra and reach FatehpurSikri. The 32km distance will be completed in less than one hour. Upon arrival, start exploring the major attractions of FatehpurSikri.

BulandDarwaza:

The name itself means magnificent gate which is perfectly justified by its 54m height. The fort was built in 1601 by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. The gate features innumerable inscriptions, and most of those are religious.

Diwan-i-Khas:

This is the hall of private audience, which was mainly used for the rulers and important people in the court to discuss. The main feature of Diwan-i-Khas is the central tower known as the Lotus Throne. The four pillars supporting the pavilion has religious messages carved on them.

Jodhabai Palace:

Also known as Mariam-uz-Zamani Palace, the monument is dedicated to Jodhabai, the head queen of Akbar. It is the most important palace in the building due to its superb architecture. You may find a perfect blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture in the palace.

Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti:

Amidst all red buildings, it is a white complex made of marble stone. The mausoleum is dedicated to Sufi Saint Salim Chishti. Akbar was a follower of the saint and thus he created a palace for him. In ancient times, a lot of religious Sufi activities were used to organized here.

Jama Masjid:

It is the largest mosque in FatehpurSikri and used to be the center of religious activities in ancient time. Built with great perfection, the mosque is a must visit due to its religious value and also for it supreme architecture. The mosque is created with a blend of Mughal and Hindu style of architecture.

Panch Mahal:

Panch means five, and the palace got this name due to its five stories. Created in a pyramid style, the palace has 176 columns supporting it. There is a pool in front of the palace called AnoopTalab. This palace was actually constructed to serve as a recreational home for the emperors and various cultural activities used to happen here.

After visiting these places, the trip to FatehpurSikri ends here. We would leave for Agra. Keep the memories of the journey and the glory of FatehpurSikri in your mind.

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