Visit the Highest Door of the World Buland Darwaza in Agra

ign="center">During your visit to Fatehpur Sikri you can also see
Buland Darwaza is the grand and the most popularother fascinating monuments in Agra like Taj Mahal,
gateway not only in India but in whole of the worldAgra Fort, Etmad-Ud-Daulah and Akbar’s
which is situated in the city of Fatehpur Sikri very neartomb Sikandra. Agra Fort and Taj Mahal are two
to Agra. Mughal Emperor Akbar had built thisother word heritage sites in Agra other then Fatehpur
fashionable triumphal curve, when he had conqueredSikri.
the ruler of Khandesh, Gujarat in 1573. BulandHow to Reach
Darwaza is a 15-storied high gateway that guards theTo 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 it’sBuland Darwaza, you have to arrive at the Agra
meaning as 'Very High Door' and this sky touchingairport, which is 7 km from the city center. Nearest
monument is 40 meters in height. Buland Darwaza isinternational airport is located at New Delhi the capital
the most remarkable testimonial in city of Fatehpurcity of India which is 200 kilometers from Agra.
Sikri. You can also see it from outside of the city. ThisThe main railway station which is very nearest and
significant gate is made up of the red-sandstone oreasy way to be at Buland Darwaza is Agra
buff sandstone, which has been adorned with exquisiteCantonment. The main bus stands in Agra are Agra
carving as well as inlaying of white and black marbleFort and Idgah bus stand. There are many luxury
with a generous dose of marble decoration on it whichbuses, taxis and coaches that run between Agra and
gives it beauty and makes it a very attractive touristFatehpur 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 theSikri to Agra or vice versa.
blend of Hindu and Persian architecture which is veryWhere to Stay
evident by the use of Quranic inscription on the frontThe 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 ofthe 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. Thishotels 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 aspeaceful and relax environment to the tourists. There
Muslims. It reads, "The World is but a bridge, pass overare hundreds of budget and cheap hotels in Agra
but build no houses on it." It is situated on a hill wherelocated near to railway station and bus stand. If you
the Jama Masjid Mosque is located; the Bulandare on a budget holiday then these places might be
Darwaza is the entrance gateway to the Jama Masjidthe best for you.
mosque in Fatehpur Sikri near Agra India.