About Tomb of Shaikh Ibrahim:
Situated near the tomb of Shaikh Musa, the father of Shaikh Ibrahim, this tomb is surrounded by a rubble and plaster enclosure wall, which has battlements, bastion at four corners and a mihrab on the western wall. It resembles an open-air mosque. It shares the southeast corner of its enclosure wall with a graveyard while the main tomb is situated in the northwestern corner. The main arched entrance to the tomb is to the south and is flanked by panels with two plain arches. The main archway is adorned with two pinnacles on all four sides. The dome surmounting the roof of the main tomb has an octagonal base and four kiosks one at each corner. The exterior wall showcases a beautiful stylish band of plaster decoration and one can still see the smoke-charred paintings in the interiors.
General Information about Tomb of Shaikh Ibrahim:
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 Tomb of Shaikh Ibrahim:
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.