Editors' itinerary · Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri over two days, based in Agra

2 days / 1 nights · Couples, Friends, Heritage, Winter, Photography

Photo: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

An unhurried visit that covers the palace city, the mosque and Hiran Minar, with comfortable mid-range stays in Agra. Check ASI rules and bus timings before you go.

Costs are per-person estimates. Destinations: Fatehpur Sikri.

Day 1Day 1: Palace city and mosque
- 07:30
  Bus from Agra to Fatehpur Sikri
  Transport · at Agra Idgah Bus Stand
  Catch an early bus so you reach the site soon after opening. Confirm timings at the stand.
- 09:00
  Walk the royal complex
  Sight · at Fatehpur Sikri Royal Complex
  Do the palace buildings first, while it is cool. Hire a licensed guide from the booking counter if you want the stories.
- 11:30
  Mosque and dargah
  Sight · at Jama Masjid and Salim Chishti Dargah
  Cover up, remove your shoes, and take your time in the courtyard.
- 13:00
  Simple lunch near the bazaar
  Food · at Bazaar eateries near the Jama Masjid
  Choose a busy stall and carry your own water.
- 14:30
  Buland Darwaza in softer light
  Sight · at Buland Darwaza
  Take photos from the courtyard and from outside the gate. Then head back to Agra.
- 19:00
  Night in Agra
  Stay · at Agra guesthouses (Taj Ganj and Cantt)
  Check in, rest, and eat dinner in Agra.
Day 2Day 2: Hiran Minar and the return
- 09:00
  Hiran Minar
  Sight
  Ask locally about access and timings before heading out. Skip it if time is short.
- 11:00
  Local breakfast or lunch stop
  Food · at Bazaar eateries near the Jama Masjid
  Try a tea stall or dhaba, and choose busy ones.
- 15:00
  Bus back to Agra
  Transport · at Agra Idgah Bus Stand
  Check the last bus time before you plan a late afternoon, since services thin out in the evening.

Day 1Day 1: Palace city and mosque

Day 2Day 2: Hiran Minar and the return