Fatehpur Sikri — 2-day itinerary

Fatehpur Sikri in two days

A day-by-day plan for Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, 8 stops in all. Every stop that matches a place we cover links straight to it.

2 days in Fatehpur Sikri

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Day 1

Jama Masjid & Salim Chishti Dargah

Jama Masjid & Salim Chishti Dargah

Day 1

Panch Mahal

Panch Mahal

Day 1

Diwan-i-Khas and palace quarters

Diwan-i-Khas and palace quarters

Day 2

Day 2

Taj Mahal at sunrise

Taj Mahal at sunrise

Day 2

Agra Fort

Agra Fort

Day 2

Mehtab Bagh sunset

Mehtab Bagh sunset

Day 2

Petha shopping

Petha shopping

Places on this itinerary

Planning Fatehpur Sikri

Why was Fatehpur Sikri abandoned?+

Akbar built it as his capital in the 1570s but it was largely abandoned within about 15 years, commonly attributed to water shortage.

How long do I need there?+

Half a day; it is usually visited as a day trip from Agra.

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