Fatehpur Sikri weekend trip from Delhi
Akbar's red sandstone capital, abandoned intact
- By road
- 230 km
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,480 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Friday-evening trains from Delhi
Nzm Tvc Express 22634Fri
10:15 pm
Hazrat Nizamuddin
2 h 5 min
12:20 am+1
Bharatpur Jn · 24 km away
Ndls Dadn SF Express 20156Daily
11:25 pm
New Delhi
2 h 13 min
1:38 am+1
Bharatpur Jn · 24 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Fatehpur Sikri.
- By road230 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadFatehpur Sikri, in town, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportAgra, 30 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
20°
8°
3d rain
Feb
25°
11°
1d rain
Mar
31°
16°
2d rain
Apr
38°
22°
1d rain
May
40°
26°
2d rain
Jun
39°
29°
5d rain
Jul
34°
27°
18d rain
Aug
32°
26°
17d rain
Sep
33°
25°
10d rain
Oct
33°
20°
1d rain
Nov
28°
14°
1d rain
Dec
22°
9°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — the royal complex
- 9:00 amRoyal complex: Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Panch Mahal
- 11:00 amJodha Bai's palace and Birbal's house
- 1:00 pmLunch in Agra or a highway dhaba
- 4:00 pmBack in Agra for Mehtab Bagh sunset
Sunday — Jama Masjid and Buland Darwaza
- 8:00 amJama Masjid courtyard and the Buland Darwaza (about 54 m)
- 9:00 amSalim Chishti's tomb; tie a thread on the marble jali
- 10:00 amStonecutters' lanes in Sikri village below the ridge
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Fatehpur Sikri: questions people ask
How far is Fatehpur Sikri from Delhi?
About 230 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Nzm Tvc Express takes 2 h 5 min to Bharatpur Jn.
What is the best time to visit Fatehpur Sikri?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Fatehpur Sikri?
Yes. The quickest after work on a Friday is the Nzm Tvc Express (22634): it leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 10:15 pm and reaches Bharatpur Jn at 12:20 am the next day (runs Fri). Bharatpur Jn is 24 km from Fatehpur Sikri in a straight line. Also: the Ndls Dadn SF Express (20156) at 11:25 pm from New Delhi.
What is the weather like in Fatehpur Sikri?
Warmest in May (days around 40°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 8°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 18 rainy days.
Can I do Fatehpur Sikri in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Fatehpur Sikri cost?
From about ₹5,480 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Fatehpur Sikri this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.