Sight Agra
Fatehpur Sikri
A sight in Agra, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Akbar's abandoned 16th-century capital, with palaces and the vast Jama Masjid, 37 km from Agra.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Agra, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink.
- Type
- Sight
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Morning
On these curated routes
Fatehpur Sikri is a stop on our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Agra
3 more curated sights in Agra. See the full Agra guide.
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Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan's white marble mausoleum on the Yamuna, inlaid with semi-precious stone.
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Agra Fort
Red sandstone fortress-palace where Shah Jahan spent his last years looking toward the Taj.
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Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah
The 'Baby Taj', a small marble tomb with fine pietra dura that predates the Taj Mahal.
When to go
Average daily highs in Agra run from 23°C in January to 44°C in May; July is usually the wettest month. For Fatehpur Sikri itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Agra from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Agra weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Fatehpur Sikri, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh 283110, India
- Coordinates
- 27.09453, 77.66793
- Destination
- Agra, India
- Website
- asi.nic.in
Fatehpur Sikri: quick answers
How much time do you need at Fatehpur Sikri?
Plan on about 3 hours at Fatehpur Sikri. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Fatehpur Sikri?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Hire an official guide at the gate and ignore touts.
Where is Fatehpur Sikri?
Fatehpur Sikri is at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh 283110, India. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Fatehpur Sikri?
Fatehpur Sikri appears on Golden Triangle & Rajasthan, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Fatehpur Sikri to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Agra.
Plan Agra
- Agra travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Agra weather by month
- Delhi to Agra 178 km straight-line
- Agra to Jaipur 222 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Agra
- Peshawri at ITC Mughal Food
- Sheroes Hangout Drinks
- Mehtab Bagh Outdoors
- Panchhi Petha Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.