Sikandra- The Tomb of Akbar

Sikandra fort is another jewel in Agra tourism that adds on to the royalty as well as beauty to this cultural city. Immensely rich in art and architecture the fort is beautifully decorated with amazing designs and intricate work. The site is said to be the last place where Mughal emperor Akbar rested which then stood as the most majestic fort enhancing the royalty and chivalry of the Mughals. This richly decorated edifice in Agra is elegantly positioned about 13 kilometers from the enchanting landmark of the city Agra fort.
The fort though less famed depicts amazing architecture with intricately designed embellishments that doubles up the fascinating charm of the place. The tomb elegantly poised amidst the beautifully laid out garden which is fascinatingly enclosed with fringing walls. The place is set like the Char Bagh style which means the tomb is in between four fabulous gardens or one garden divide into four. Each of the gardens is magnificently laid out with amazing flora species and is separated with a raised path. The raised path is beautifully designed as a narrow shallow water channel which looks amazing running midway of the emerald surroundings. Some bewitching fountains glorify the enchanting beauty of the place all the more. The artistic brilliance of the time can be witnessed via each and every cranny of this fort.

Location
The small town of Sikandra is 4 km from Agra and is located to the west of the city. It can be easily reached from Agra. The city of Agra is well connected by air with Khajuraho, Varanasi, and Delhi. It has good rail and bus connections with major Indian cities. To reach the monument, one can either use taxi, tempo, auto-rickshaw, or local buses. Travelers can also avail of the prepaid transport for excursions in and around the city limits, including Sikandra.