Sikandra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sikandra featuring a monument
Sikandra showing a mosque
Sikandra which includes a garden
Sikandra which includes a monument and interior views
Sikandra which includes a monument

Admire the richly ornamented gateways, opulent shrine and manicured gardens of the final resting place of Mughal emperor Akbar the Great.

Sikandra is a grandiose complex famous for being the home of the tomb of Akbar the Great, the greatest Mughal leader. This glorious monument showcases a harmonious fusion of Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic and Jain art and architecture. Marvel at a collection of lavish red sandstone and marble gateways, chambers and minarets. Enjoy a moment of peace and serenity while wandering along the pathways of a tree-shaded garden.

Emperor Akbar started work on Sikandra and his own mausoleum in the early 1600s and it was completed by his son, Jehangir. Akbar’s dream was to create a blend of religious themes befitting of his well-known tolerance of spiritual beliefs. The complex takes its name from Sikandra Lodi, the former Sultan of Delhi who established the district in which it stands.

The complex has four imposing gateways, although the northern gate suffered some lightning damage. The eastern and western gates feature stucco work, mosaics and dome-shaped pavilions, called chhatri. The southern and most impressive gateway is the main entrance to the mausoleum. Note its huge central archway, intricate mosaic work and four white-marble minarets, each crowned by a chhatri.

A wide stone causeway leads from the southern gateway to the complex’s main building and Akbar’s tomb. On either side of the causeway are sprawling, tree-lined lawns. Spot deer, monkeys and peacocks. Additional pathways connect with the other gateways.

The building is a 5-tier structure that resembles the shape of a truncated pyramid. Adorning the exterior walls are huge iwans, which are vaulted halls, beautified by mosaics and semi-precious stones. Look up to see a series of chhatri and minarets. Inside, colourful floral, Arabic and calligraphic patterns festoon the hallway that connects to the Tomb of Akbar the Great. Additional chambers house the graves of Akbar’s daughters and the Mughal princess Zeb-un-Nisa.

Find the complex in the district of Sikandra, located in northwest Agra. It’s about a 30-minute drive from Agra Cantonment railway station. Get here via taxis and low-cost auto rickshaws.

Sikandra is open daily from dawn until dusk and there’s an admission fee.


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2 out of 5
sector 9 Avas Vikas Colony Sikandra, Agra, UP
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Hotel Opal Courtyard

Hotel Opal Courtyard

3 out of 5
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The price is AU$53 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
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Courtyard by Marriott Agra

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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

5 out of 5
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Other neighbourhoods around Sikandra

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Raja ki Mandi

While Raja ki Mandi isn't home to many top sights, Sheesh Mahal and Agra Fort are some notable places to visit nearby.

Raja ki Mandi
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Sanjay Place

4/5(1 area review)

Sanjay Place is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Agra area, you might plan a trip to Sheesh Mahal or Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb.

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Civil Lines

Civil Lines might not have many top sights, but Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Ram Bagh are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Civil Lines
Agra Fort featuring heritage architecture as well as a large group of people

Rakabganj

Rakabganj is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Agra Fort and Moti Masjid.

Rakabganj
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Sadar Bazaar

While visiting Sadar Bazaar, you might make a stop by sights like Agra Marble Emporium and Agra Art Gallery.

Sadar Bazaar
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Fatehabad Road

Fatehabad Road is well liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Agra area, you might plan a trip to Taj Mahal or Agra Marble Emporium.

Fatehabad Road


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