About Harem Sarah Guest House:
This building is a part of Harem Sarai offices, where Emperor would call to direct the voluminous affairs of ladies; even Ain-i-Akbari contains references regarding a separate administration organization for this purpose. It is built to north of Maryam’s house. The building is simple looking with richly carved walls, called Jodha Bai’s kitchen. The interior walls of the building are filthy enough with tarry grime that tells that this building might have served the purpose of kitchen. The interior walls have been mutilated as it was used for a long time for public works department for its various functionaries. The building is rectangular in plan and believes to be connected with colonnaded cloister, which now has been demolished. The outer walls have been carved in imitation of curtains with tasseled pelments. A panelled wall containing a window in northern side flanks a broad door. The walls are carved with cross designs and stone screens in simple geometrical patterns. The building has flat roof, which is surrounded by parapet. The other architectural features are almost lost because building was altered into its present form.
General Information about Harem Sarah Guest House:
Location: Fatehpur Sikri
State: Uttar Pradesh
Capital: Lucknow
Language: Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to February
How to Reach Harem Sarah Guest House:
By Air:
Kheria airport in Agra is the nearest airport from Fatehpur Sikri. Domestic flights are available to Agra from important places of India. From the airport, you have to reach Fatehpur Sikri via road route.
By Train:
Nearest major railway station is located in Agra. Agra railway is served by large number of express trains from important places of the country. Taj Express, Shatabdi express and several other trains are available from Delhi to Agra. Trains are available at regular intervals between Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.
By Bus:
UPSTDC, ITDC and other private operators arrange conducted tours to Fatehpur Sikri, but the tour buses stop only for an hour. If you want to spend longer time at Fatehpur Sikri it is better you take a regular bus from the Idgah Bus Stand.