About Tomb of Sheikh Musa:
The ruins of the small red sandstone tomb of Sheikh Musa, the brother of Sheikh Salim Chisti marks the transition in Mughal architecture. It has a square shape unlike the octagonal tombs of those times. Its platform had four domed kiosks at four corners, out of which, only one has survived. The broad deep archways on each face of the tomb are not paneled like other tombs. There is a stone screen on its northern side and its exteriors have ornamented panels made up of buff sandstone. There are traces of the pinnacles on the roof and its interiors are filthy.
General Information about Tomb of Sheikh Musa:
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 Sheikh Musa:
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.