| ign="center"> | | | | During your visit to Fatehpur Sikri you can also see |
| Buland Darwaza is the grand and the most popular | | | | other fascinating monuments in Agra like Taj Mahal, |
| gateway not only in India but in whole of the world | | | | Agra Fort, Etmad-Ud-Daulah and Akbarâs |
| which is situated in the city of Fatehpur Sikri very near | | | | tomb Sikandra. Agra Fort and Taj Mahal are two |
| to Agra. Mughal Emperor Akbar had built this | | | | other word heritage sites in Agra other then Fatehpur |
| fashionable triumphal curve, when he had conquered | | | | Sikri. |
| the ruler of Khandesh, Gujarat in 1573. Buland | | | | How to Reach |
| Darwaza is a 15-storied high gateway that guards the | | | | To reach the Buland Darwaza in Agra, by air the |
| Northeastern entrance of the city. | | | | nearest air port is Agra airport. If you want to see the |
| The name Buland Darwaza suggests itâs | | | | Buland Darwaza, you have to arrive at the Agra |
| meaning as 'Very High Door' and this sky touching | | | | airport, which is 7 km from the city center. Nearest |
| monument is 40 meters in height. Buland Darwaza is | | | | international airport is located at New Delhi the capital |
| the most remarkable testimonial in city of Fatehpur | | | | city of India which is 200 kilometers from Agra. |
| Sikri. You can also see it from outside of the city. This | | | | The main railway station which is very nearest and |
| significant gate is made up of the red-sandstone or | | | | easy way to be at Buland Darwaza is Agra |
| buff sandstone, which has been adorned with exquisite | | | | Cantonment. The main bus stands in Agra are Agra |
| carving as well as inlaying of white and black marble | | | | Fort and Idgah bus stand. There are many luxury |
| with a generous dose of marble decoration on it which | | | | buses, taxis and coaches that run between Agra and |
| gives it beauty and makes it a very attractive tourist | | | | Fatehpur Sikri on daily basis. Local buses are also |
| attraction. | | | | available at an interval of 30 minutes from Fatehpur |
| Its width is approximately 35 meter. This shows the | | | | Sikri to Agra or vice versa. |
| blend of Hindu and Persian architecture which is very | | | | Where to Stay |
| evident by the use of Quranic inscription on the front | | | | The city of Fatehpur Sikri is full of comfortable |
| and pillar and Cenotaph on the heights of the gateway. | | | | accommodation facilities. There are many hotels like |
| The calligraphy work done on the inner frontage of | | | | the Trident Hotel, Hotel Taj, Hotel Amar, Hotel |
| Buland Darwaza has very less parallels in India. | | | | Mansingh Palace, Hotel Taj Khema and many more |
| There is a famous inscription written on it. This | | | | hotels which make the visitors comfortable to make |
| inscription is actually a quote attributed to Jesus Christ, | | | | their journey enjoyable. These hotels provide the |
| who is revered equally by both Christians as well as | | | | peaceful and relax environment to the tourists. There |
| Muslims. It reads, "The World is but a bridge, pass over | | | | are hundreds of budget and cheap hotels in Agra |
| but build no houses on it." It is situated on a hill where | | | | located near to railway station and bus stand. If you |
| the Jama Masjid Mosque is located; the Buland | | | | are on a budget holiday then these places might be |
| Darwaza is the entrance gateway to the Jama Masjid | | | | the best for you. |
| mosque in Fatehpur Sikri near Agra India. | | | | |