Duration : 1 Day
Destinations : Agra, Fatehpur Sikri
Description : Agra Local Tour to Fatehpur Sikri offers a superb opportunity not only to visit the majestic Taj Mahal but also to visit the forgotten city of Fatehpur Sikri. Taj Mahal is the prime reason why tourists come to Agra. However, in this tour, we offer you a close glimpse of the magnificent lifestyle of the Mughal rulers. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar to mark his victory over Akbar. The city is now in ruins but has showcased brilliance when it was built. We ensure that proper sanitization measures are adopted on this trip to keep you safe and secure. As this is a one-day trip, it is very affordable. In Agra local tour to Fatehpur Sikri by car, besides the Taj Mahal, you will also visit Agra Fort.
Note: Agra Local Tour to Fatehpur Sikri can be customized keeping your travel concerns and requirements in mind.
The tour representative will pick you from your hotel in Agra. Then the tour guide will take you for a sightseeing tour of the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is a wonderful monument that was built by Shahjahan in memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. The tour guide will tell you all the interesting and fun information about the monument. The architecture and carvings inside the Taj Mahal will leave you awestruck.
After seeing the Taj Mahal you will be taken to Agra Fort. Agra Fort is on the UNESCO World Heritage site. The fort was built by Mughal emperor Akbar. It served as the residence of Mughals for a very long time. The fort is huge and you must visit the museum that is located inside it. You will find several artifacts of the Mughal era inside the museum.
Now you will have nice lunch at any popular and clean eating joint in the city.
After lunch, you will leave for Fatehpur Sikri. It is located at a distance of 40 Kms and it will take around 1 hour to reach there.
Once you reach Fatehpur Sikri you will be taken sightseeing by tour guide. Fatehpur Sikri is now all deserted. It has amazing sandstone arches, buildings, and courtyards that exhibit Hindu, Persian, and Jain design elements. Visit Buland Darwaza and Tomb of Salim Chisti. Buland Darwaza is also known as the ‘Door of Victory’. It is the main entrance to Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri.
Now you will return to Agra in a private vehicle. This is the end of the Agra local tour to Fatehpur Sikri.