Birbal Bhavan - tourmet

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India /Uttar Pradesh /Agra /Fatehpur Sikri

Sight Address : Birbal Bhavan is located in Fatehpur Sikri close to Jodha Bai Palace. Fatehpur Sikri 36 .6 kilomitors from Agra. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Birbal Bhavan, one of the main Attractions in Fatehpur Sikri in Agra, is a small historical palace assumed to be built for Birbal. It is an elegant structure depicting the great Mughal architectural style blended with Persian style of constructions. This compact palace is one of the eye catching monuments in Agra dating back to centuries. The palace is placed in a plain enclosing beautiful gardens and greenish lawns. The intricate designs of this palace and the double dome structure have been designed intentionally, so as to keep the interiors cool during the summers.

Birbal Bhavan in Fatehpur Sikri

HistoryEdit

Birbal Bhawan is believed that the palace was either built by Akbar for Birbal or Birbal himself built this palace for himself. Raja Birbal was Great Emperor Akbar’s favorite courtier. Even, Victorian era French author Victor Hugo was impressed with the splendid architecture and stated in amazement that it looked like a miniature jewellery box.

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Winter is the best time to visit, days are cool and sunny and ideal for sight seeing.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hrs.

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Amba Inn Hotel – Agra ; 1/51, Delhi Gate,Near Raja ki Mandi Railway Station Road, Uttar Pradesh – 282002 India ; Ph/M – Phone No :- 9897865937,056-22520779,2852940 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place of Agra is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Local taxis are also available at a reasonable rate.

Bus : Bus services in Agra are provide by Agra Municipal Corporation. UP State Road Transport Corporation does run some air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned low-floor buses within Agra which run on specific routes including M G Road.

Train : Agra is a major railway junction and has several railway stations, with the Agra Cantonment Railway station being the main one. Indian Railways connects Agra with all major and minor cities in India. The hired taxi, tempo, cycle-rickshaw and auto-rickshaw will helps touries to reach her. Prepaid autos and taxis from railway station are eassyly available.

Air : Agra’s Kheria Airport is located 8 km away from the heart of the city. It will cost about Rs 150 from airport to city by taxi. Agra is connected to Varanasi, Delhi and Khajuraho by air. For other cities, tourists need to take the flight to Delhi. After getting down at Kheria airport taxis and tongas are available at the airport to reach this destination.

Others : Travelling around the town of Agra can be done through a multitude of ways, including electric buses, Tongas, tempos, cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws.
Cycle Rickshaw:
Cycle rickshaws are available aplenty in the town of Agra. Travelling through a cycle rickshaw can be quite time consuming, although this is a very cheap mode of travel with charges hovering around Rs 5 to 10.
Tonga:
Tongas are horse drawn carriages that run throughout the town. Tonga charges are very low too, and you can opt for a Tonga ride as it is faster than a cycle rickshaw ride. Charges will range around Rs 5 to 15.
Tempo :
Tempos are also available, and these are shared vehicles which can be more comfortable than buses for slightly elevated rates. Tempo rates will vary from Rs 5 to 10. These are a safe mode of travel and can be taken up during night time.