About Walls & Gateways Fatehpur Sikri:
The town of Fatehpur Sikri stretches nearly 9.75 km from one end to other. The town has a 6 km long fortified wall. This stonewall is made up of rubble and encircles the city from north to southwest. The wall has a 2.5m wide path for passing soldiers. An artificial lake protected the western side of the city. The city has eight gates as Delhi gate, Agra gate, Ajmeri gate, Gwalior gate, Lal Darwaja, Suraj gate Chandan gate and Terha gate. All these gateways are almost similar in plan and edged with semi circular iron grips on both sides. Agra gate is in the best condition among the gates. Agra gate is about 15.55m high and faced with red sand stone. In the center of the gateway is an imposing portico, which opens into an arched hall of 7.62m sq. There are two chambers on either sides of this domed hall. These chambers are believed to be the guardhouse. Stairways have also been provided on either side of the gateway. The roof of the gateway is decorated with small battlement.
General Information about Fatehpur Sikri:
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 Fatehpur Sikri:
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.