Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri is now a World Heritage site. The royal city at Fatehpur Sikri, situated 26 miles west of Agra, was built at the orders of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Palace of Five Storeys, and the Buland Darwaza, a massive gate which provides entrance to the complex, it is numbered among the finest specimens of Mughal architecture. It is even arguable that Fatehpur Sikri is the greatest accomplishment of Mughal architecture, surpassed only in reputation. Construction of the new ceremonial capital, with its elaborate palaces, formal courtyards, reflecting pools, harems, tombs and a great mosque, commenced in 1571. Shortly after the work was completed fifteen years later, it was realised that there was a lack of an adequate water supply and the pristine complex was abandoned.

Attractions : Amongst the must visit are the Diwan-I-Khas, the Diwan-I-Aam and the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti

Reaching Fatehpur Sikri -
Fatehpur Sikri is a 25 miles (40km) west of Agra, on the way to Jaipur
Air : Nearest airport is Agra's Kheria airport. Nearest International airport is Delhi.
Rail : Fatehpur Sikri is well connected to Agra by railways.
Road : Best way is to reach Agra which is well connected by national highways.

STD/ISD Codes -
If dialling from within India to Fatehpur Sikri ----- 05619
If dialing from outside India ------++ 91-5619

Shopping in Fatehpur Sikri -
This deserted city was the capital of the Moghul Empire between 1570 and 1586. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a ghost city, its architecture is in a perfect state of preservation, and below the fort are the markets of the Old City.