Skywatch – A visit to Fatehpur Sikri
We were in Fatehpur Sikri on a hot summer afternoon. Needless to say I was sun burnt. The old town built by Mughal emperor Akbar stood in dramatic colours – the fiery red sandstone standing out against a dull blue sky .
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Excellent Lakshmi.
i always wanted visit fateh pur sikri more than taj mahal….its the town planner in me whos very curious about this city!!
What a beautiful colour, and architecture too. I love the people in the middle of the photo, makes it look even more authentic!
Long time since I ventured that way!
Hv been there as a kid, but hardly remember the trip 🙁 Wud love to go back n visit again. Lovely pc!
Can relate the scorching sun making the sand stones struc really hot!
Nice Pic !
it was red hot and burning when i last visited fatehpur sikri too 🙂 did not like any of my pics except some silhouettes. this one is quite soothing. ofcourse, it would have been better if there was some more variety in the sky!
I also visited this great place when i visited Taj Mahal. its really very beautiful
Fatehpur sikri is a must to visit place ! but have a hot temprature i last visited fatehpur sikri in july 2010 🙂
really nice post….thanks
I love Fatehpur Sikri and the sandstone architecture.
Amazing picture and of course with some people in it, looking more attractive….Been there lots of time. Great piece of work !!!!!
Totally agree with you!I visited it last May and found the heat unbearable!But totally worth the pain.Some unbeleivable architecture!
Hi Lakhsmi! Sorry for the absence; another busy fortnight… No holidays… 😉
This one I know… Lovely!!
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what a place to see.India is a beautiful country with many beautiful heritage.Some days ago i have visited India for holidays & i am thank full to Global Visas for solving my visa problem.
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I just went to Fathehpur Sikri in October. Not as hot then, but I loved that place. My mom’s family lives close by there and I really saw it for the first time. Very Nice!
Picture of Fatehpur sikri is very beautiful…
Love the contrast of blue n red!!!
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Nice shot. It was not a wise decision to visit that place in Summer.
One of the best informative article from your side. The photography of Fathehpur sikri was amazing
Very nice!
fantastic post and good picture, thanks for sharing.
The sandstone looks amazing!
makes great color combination 🙂
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Awsome….i have been to this place.
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Nice pic of Fatehpur Sikri, thanks for sharing
I also visited this great place when i visited Taj Mahal. its really very beautiful thanks for sharing this post with us.