Fatehpur sikri opening time

Hi there, need some tips from agra old-timers here. I'm on a tight schedule and will be in Agra for one day, and leaving for delhi in the evening. How should I plan the trip? Is two hours at taj, fort, and fatehpur a good way to plan my movements? or shud i stay longer in one of em and spend less on the others? pls help Thanks Deepa, Can you p[rovide any information on the Taj Express from Delhi to Agra at 9:20 or the Samta Express at 8:45. Are they comfortable in 2 AC (in February)? Most people seem to take the Shatabdi Express at 6:00 a.m., which is about an hour less in travel time, but I'd like to be able to sleep a little later since I will be arriving in Delhi from the US very late the night before. I will have two nights in Agra, so I think arriving there a little later won't make that much difference. What do you think? • Do you know the SCAM at New Delhi Railway Station? • What are the opening hours for Taj Mahal ? • How do I buy Taj Mahal tickets online in advance? • On which day of the week Taj is closed for public ? • Which are the places of tourist interest in Agra? • How to plan a two nights leisure trip in Agra ?

• Uttar Pradesh This magnificent fortified ancient city, 25 miles (40km) west of Agra, was the short-lived capital of the Mughal empire between 1572 and 1585, during the reign of Emperor Akbar. Earlier, Akbar had visited the village of Sikri to consult the Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chishti, who predicted the birth of an heir to the Mughal throne. When the prophecy came true, Akbar built his new capital here, including a stunning mosque, still in use today, and three palaces, one for each of his favorite wives – one a Hindu, one a Muslim and one a Christian (though Hindu villagers in Sikri dispute these claims).

This is a city as well as fort in the extending part of Lucknow. This has its mentions as 'Saik' even in the Mahabharata which makes it very clear that this city existed even during the pre- historic Era. The city was further beautified by the Mughal rulers and the Fatehpur Sikri along with Buland Darwaza is an incomparable monument gifted by Mughal Rulers, especially Emperor Akbar. The fort complex is spread over a huge area and consists of mosque, the Dargah of Salim Salim Chisti, the palaces and so many more. The red sandstone structures with a few made of white marble makes it an awesome composition. The lattice work, jharokhas, pillars and facades are intricately carved. Salim Chisti Dargah was a mark of honor by Emperor Akbar to the great Sufi Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti whom he followed whole heartedly.

If you are leaving on the 1740 Train to WL 1, 2 have very high chances of getting confirmed. Regarding the transport in Agra I would rather have a arrangement made beforehand as oppose to spot hunt, you can do that easily over the internet. For the luggage you can keep the luggage in the Happy Traveling..... Sunil Thank you both lovely people. I was thinking arriving on the shatabdi I'd be able to finish the Sunil, I was reading somewhere that 1st class 1A tickets don't have a waiting list. This worries me somewhat as my tickets state both- that I have booked 1st class AC and also that I am RLWL 1 and 2. If confirmed do you think they will sit us together? I'd hate to get split from my husband. This is our 2nd honeymoon of sorts. Which of the two would you pick as a must see- the agra fort or fatehpur sikri? I have a feeling one of them has to go. :( Thanks again. If you are intereseted in doing Fateh pur Sikri then after Taj you visit Fatehpur. Plan agra fort visit after that as it is close to rail station so you know how much time you have for Other wise you can remain in city visiting Taj, Agra Fort, Sikndra - Tomb of Akbar and Itmad-ud-daula - mini Taj. You have enough time to do all these. deepak Hi, I read on your other forum post on the Delhi Forum that you are traveling to Agra on the shatabadi Express, firstly they do issue waiting tickets for the shatabadi express so don't worry about that, but having just looked at the availability of tickets on the Indian Railw...

Buland Darwaza or the “Door of Victory”, is located in the Fatehpur Sikri city near Agra in Uttar Pradesh. As the name suggests, this structure is the highest gateway in the world and an example of fine Mughal architecture. Buland Darwaza is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid and other structures of the Fatehpur Sikri complex. Let us have an insight into the history, architecture, and more info about this scintillating Indian Monument… History of Buland Darwaza- Buland Darwaza, as the name suggests, is a Door of Victory that was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the year 1602 to mark his victory over Gujarat in the year 1573. The battle occurred during the reign of last two Gujrat Sultans Ahmad Shah III and Mahmud Shah III along with Muzaffar Shah III with the Mughal Ruler Akbar and was termed as the Akbar’s Conquest of Gujarat. Akbar left for Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 2 July 1572 from his capital at Fatehpur Sikri. The Battle resulted in the defeat of Gujarat. Front view- Image Source- wikimedia.org The architecture of Buland Darwaza- This gateway is the southern entrance to the city of Fatehpur Sikri and the main entrance to the Jama Masjid located in the Fatehpur Sikri Complex and is built in the middle of the red sandstone wall surrounding the complex. Buland Darwaza is made up of red and yellowish sandstone along with the decorations of black and white marble inscribed. The height of the Buland Darwaza from ground level is about 54 meters that approximately equ...

History Emperor Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri to honor the revered Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, who lived in Sikri village. Apparently, Akbar visited the saint to seek his blessing, as he longed to have a son and heir. The saint assured him it would happen. Not long afterward, his son was born in 1569. Akbar was overjoyed and named him Salim after the saint. (Although Salim had a turbulent relationship with his father, he went on to be India's fourth Mughal Emperor, known as Jahangir. He was a very succcessful and amicable ruler who consoldiated the Mughal Empire). Following his son's birth, Akbar constructed a grand mosque near the saint's dwelling as well. Akbar decided to relocate his capital from fatah, meaning victory. The city was completed in 1585. Not long after, Akbar went to Lahore to deal with impending invasions. When he returned in 1601, it was to Agra. Scarcity of water at Fatehpur Sikri is commonly stated as the reason why. However, according to some, Akbar lost interest in the city after establishing it on a whim. Plus, the saint was no longer alive. Fatehpur Sikri is made up of two different parts -- the mosque and palace complex -- surrounded by a fortification wall. Visitors require a ticket for the palace complex but not the mosque. The cost is 610 rupees for foreigners and 50 rupees for Indians. Entry is free for children aged 15 years and under. Tickets can be purchased at the entry to the palace complex or The palace's architecture is an exquisite b...

Visitor Information DETAILS OF ENTRY FEE FOR VARIOUS MONUMENTS OF AGRA Sr. No Name of Monuments Indian Foreigner/NRI SAARC/BIMSTEC Weekdays except Friday Friday Weekdays except Friday Friday After visiting Taj Weekdays except Friday Friday After visiting Taj 1 Taj Mahal 50 Closed 1100 Closed Closed 540 Closed Closed 2 Agra Fort 50 40 650 600 600 90 40 40 3 Fatehpur Sikri 50 40 610 600 600 50 40 40 4 Akbar's Tomb (Sikandra) 30 25 310 300 300 30 25 25 5 Itimad-ud-Daulah 30 25 310 300 300 30 25 25 6 Mehtab Bagh 25 25 300 300 300 25 25 25 7 Ram Bagh 25 25 300 300 300 25 25 25 8 Mariyam Tomb 25 25 300 300 300 25 25 25 In addition to the above, there is provision of Rs.850/- as ASI's Entrance fee per head for Others (All National other than citizen of India, visitors from SAARC and BIMSTEC countries) in World Heritage Monuments i.e. Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. " Provided that the Rs.850/- ticket is optional for Nationals of countries other than mentioned in (i) above. This would entitle the ticket holder to additional facilities as specified by Director General, by order, time to time". Further, there is provision of Rs.300/- as ASI's Entrance fee per head for Others (All National other than citizen of India, visitors from SAARC and BIMSTEC countries) in Non-World Heritage Monuments under Agra Circle i.e. Akbar's tomb, Mariam's tomb, Itimad-ud-Daulah's tomb and Mehtab Bagh. " Provided that the Rs.300/- ticket is optional for Nationals of countries other than mention...