Fatehpur Sikri Excursion

Located just an hour from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri was the short-lived capital of the Mughal Empire under Akbar. It is a perfectly preserved ghost city built in red sandstone.

The Buland Darwaza (Gate of Victory) is the highest gateway in the world. The tomb of the Sufi saint Salim Chishti, in stark white marble amidst the red sandstone courtyard, is a place of pilgrimage.

Walking through the palaces, you can see the synthesis of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles that reflect Akbar's secular vision.