Agra Fatehpur sikri in one day

mihir.dhandha · Apr 1st, 2009, 22:36

Hi all,

I am planning to visit Agra and Fatehpur sikri in one day.
I'll reach agra in Shatabdi at approx 8.15 am. Then hire a cab for agra sightseeing and fatehpur sikri. And then return to Delhi by Shatabdi from Agra station leaving at 8.30. Is it possible to cover agra sightseeing and fatehpur in one day as just I mentioned? If yes, what will the cab cost to me for this journey?

Also please suggest me from where to hire a cab for the same.

Thanks,
Mihir

shashank.aggarwal · Apr 1st, 2009, 22:53

Yes, this is what most of the people do, even I have done it with my family.

sagarneel · Apr 1st, 2009, 22:54

Yes, I think its possible, provided you reach Agra on time. Fatehpur Sikiri is some 35 km from Agra, which would take about an hour in a cab, if not less. 3-4 hours would be a decent enpugh time for Fatehpur Sikri. Come back to Agra for Taj mahal. Spend your time till evening. I think you'll have good amount of time in hand to catch your trian. I, though, dont think you can accomodate Agra fort in the same trip. That would be a little chellenging.
I am not too sure about the cabs, but I think, like most other Indian cities, you'll have them in plenty near the Rail station.
Regards,
Sagarneel.

mridula · Apr 1st, 2009, 22:59

At the prepaid booth itself there is Shatabdi to Shatabdi tour. If I remember correctly two years back it was around 1700 rupees but I might be wrong. Here is my day trip to Agra experience.

delhiwala · Apr 3rd, 2009, 15:49

As Mridula has told you...At agra station itself you'll have many cabs offering you Morning-Evening tour.

You can cover Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur in this Shatabdi-Shatabdi tour......

Most of the tourists do it this way.....

Haylo · Apr 3rd, 2009, 16:10

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Originally Posted by sagarneel

Come back to Agra for Taj mahal.

If do realise it would be better to be in Agra during the afternoon for catching the train, but arriving at Agra at 0815, I'd prefer to go to the TM first. There will be a far shorter queue at that time. If you return later, you'll be queuing at midday for what could be literally hours , though possibly there are less visitors this time of year.

In contrast, at Fatehpur Sikri, there was no queue whatsoever.

oraja · Apr 15th, 2009, 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by delhiwala

As Mridula has told you...At agra station itself you'll have many cabs offering you Morning-Evening tour.

You can cover Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur in this Shatabdi-Shatabdi tour......

Most of the tourists do it this way.....

Hai Delhiwala,
I read your replies. They are good and to the point. Please suggest to me on the following. I am reaching Agra on May 24th at 3.45 pm. from Jaipur with my family. We want to spent another three days there in Agra. We take GT Exp on 27 at night to TN. Can you please suggest to make use of these days fruitfully. Is advisable to stay in Fatepursikri for a day?
Thanks.

delhiwala · Apr 16th, 2009, 00:55

Dear Oraja, In Agra you may visit Taj, Agra Fort, Aitmad-ud-daulah, Akbar's Mausoleum, Chini ka roza and Dayal Bagh. One day you can go for Fatehpur Sikri. You may stay at Fatehpur Sikri, but it's mainly a day trip destination.

In Agra do not miss Dayal Bagh, it has beautiful marble carvings....

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Originally Posted by oraja

Hai Delhiwala,
I read your replies. They are good and to the point. Please suggest to me on the following. I am reaching Agra on May 24th at 3.45 pm. from Jaipur with my family. We want to spent another three days there in Agra. We take GT Exp on 27 at night to TN. Can you please suggest to make use of these days fruitfully. Is advisable to stay in Fatepursikri for a day?
Thanks.

oraja · Apr 16th, 2009, 14:28

Thanks a lot Delhiwala
I will follow your advice. I will allot one day to Fatepur and get back to Agra for our halt.
Just one more question. Since I have enough time is it possible to get to these places on foot leisurely? Or is it a must to get some mode of conveyance?
Thanks.

delhiwala · Apr 16th, 2009, 14:56

You'll need conveyance (easily available)....as Agra is spread out and will be hot...

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Originally Posted by oraja

.... is it a must to get some mode of conveyance?

oraja · Apr 17th, 2009, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by delhiwala

You'll need conveyance (easily available)....as Agra is spread out and will be hot...

Thanks a milliana,
Very cool suggestion for the hot summer in Agra.
Bye

delhiwala · May 2nd, 2009, 03:02

Right ! Specially in Hot months from April - August

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Originally Posted by baxy

You can see both places in one day but it will not be so much full of pleasure. you need atleast two days.

mani · May 8th, 2009, 18:41

Hi Delhiwala,

Need your advice - reaching Mathura on Sunday morning (10th May)by Rajdhani plan is to

- get a car on hire ..... what should this cost if its a INDICA... can you recommend a car hire place in Mathura.

- visit Sikandra, Fathepur sikri, then onto TAJ followed by AGRA Fort. Is this route okay

- Want to leave for Kanpur by Bus do you have any idea regarding the Bus timings. Is it safe to travel overnight from Agra to Kanpur by bus.

Thanks
Mani

delhiwala · May 8th, 2009, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by mani

... reaching Mathura ... plan is to - get a car on hire ..... what should this cost if its a INDICA... can you recommend a car hire place in Mathura.

Indica should be Rs. 1500 per day or so ! I don't know any taxi drivers in Mathura.

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visit Sikandra, Fathepur sikri, then onto TAJ followed by AGRA Fort. Is this route okay

None of them are this route. So I think It will be Mathura - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra trip.

Quote:

Want to leave for Kanpur by Bus do you have any idea regarding the Bus timings. Is it safe to travel overnight from Agra to Kanpur by bus.

Never did this ! So no idea ! But if you are alone, it should not be a problem.

mani · May 8th, 2009, 20:14

Delhiwala

Thanks will report back once our trip is done. Am traveling with my husband and 9 yr old son

mani

Apr 1st, 2009, 22:36	#1
mihir.dhandha Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rajkot, Gujarat, India Posts: 11	Agra Fatehpur sikri in one day Hi all, I am planning to visit Agra and Fatehpur sikri in one day. I'll reach agra in Shatabdi at approx 8.15 am. Then hire a cab for agra sightseeing and fatehpur sikri. And then return to Delhi by Shatabdi from Agra station leaving at 8.30. Is it possible to cover agra sightseeing and fatehpur in one day as just I mentioned? If yes, what will the cab cost to me for this journey? Also please suggest me from where to hire a cab for the same. Thanks, Mihir

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shashank.aggarwal The Fortunate One Join Date: May 2007 Location: Road Posts: 6,820	Yes, this is what most of the people do, even I have done it with my family. __________________ Spineless Travelogue - Around India

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mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	At the prepaid booth itself there is Shatabdi to Shatabdi tour. If I remember correctly two years back it was around 1700 rupees but I might be wrong. Here is my day trip to Agra experience. __________________ Mridula Travel Tales from India

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delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	As Mridula has told you...At agra station itself you'll have many cabs offering you Morning-Evening tour. You can cover Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur in this Shatabdi-Shatabdi tour...... Most of the tourists do it this way..... __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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Apr 1st, 2009, 22:54	#3
sagarneel In love with mountains Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kolkatan living in New Delhi Posts: 324	Yes, I think its possible, provided you reach Agra on time. Fatehpur Sikiri is some 35 km from Agra, which would take about an hour in a cab, if not less. 3-4 hours would be a decent enpugh time for Fatehpur Sikri. Come back to Agra for Taj mahal. Spend your time till evening. I think you'll have good amount of time in hand to catch your trian. I, though, dont think you can accomodate Agra fort in the same trip. That would be a little chellenging. I am not too sure about the cabs, but I think, like most other Indian cities, you'll have them in plenty near the Rail station. Regards, Sagarneel.

Apr 16th, 2009, 14:28	#9
oraja Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: khammam Posts: 21	Thanks a lot Delhiwala I will follow your advice. I will allot one day to Fatepur and get back to Agra for our halt. Just one more question. Since I have enough time is it possible to get to these places on foot leisurely? Or is it a must to get some mode of conveyance? Thanks.

May 8th, 2009, 18:41	#13
mani Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: body in Mumbai - mind in himachal Posts: 476	Hi Delhiwala, Need your advice - reaching Mathura on Sunday morning (10th May)by Rajdhani plan is to - get a car on hire ..... what should this cost if its a INDICA... can you recommend a car hire place in Mathura. - visit Sikandra, Fathepur sikri, then onto TAJ followed by AGRA Fort. Is this route okay - Want to leave for Kanpur by Bus do you have any idea regarding the Bus timings. Is it safe to travel overnight from Agra to Kanpur by bus. Thanks Mani

May 8th, 2009, 20:14	#15
mani Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: body in Mumbai - mind in himachal Posts: 476	Delhiwala Thanks will report back once our trip is done. Am traveling with my husband and 9 yr old son mani

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