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Fatehpur Sikri

Indians, SAARC country nationals, and other foreigners pay different entry fees.
Licensed guides can be found near the ticket counter, and display their credentials. Beware of overly pushy, unqualified guides wanting to take you around for a hefty fee.
Bottled water is allowed inside Fatehpur Sikri, but food and cigarettes aren’t.
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Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated near Agra. Emperor Akbar built the town in the 16th century as the capital of the Mughal Empire, but abandoned it after a few years due to a lack of water. Today, it’s a popular tourist attraction thanks to its beautifully preserved architecture.
There are a number of ways to get to Fatehpur Sikri from Agra. Public buses connect the two destinations, or you can hire a taxi for a faster trip. Many Agra tours to Fatehpur Sikri include round-trip transportation, as do Golden Triangle tours and transfer tours that connect Agra and Jaipur.
Yes, visitors can enter the buildings and monuments within Fatehpur Sikri. Most of the structures are open-air or semi-enclosed, and anything off-limits is clearly locked and blockaded. Visitors can also check out the Tomb of Salim Chishti, though it may be closed to the public during times of prayer.
Yes, there are lots of guided tours available for exploring Fatehpur Sikri—going with a guide offers greater insight into the monument and its history. You can take a tour of just Fatehpur Sikri from Agra or hire an official guide at the monument.
Fatehpur Sikri is open every day from sunrise to sunset and admission fees vary. Indian nationals pay a nominal fee, while foreign citizens (except for those from SAARC and BIMSTEC countries) pay a higher fee to enter the monument.
Yes, there are lots of attractions to visit after exploring Fatehpur Sikri. It’s close to the Rajasthani town of Bharatpur, home to the UNESCO-listed Keoladeo National Park, which is one of the best places for birdwatching in India. Agra is also nearby, where you can see the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and a whole host of Mughal-era monuments.












































































































































