Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is famous for its 6-ft-high monolith shivling, which is made out of a single black kasoti stone. Residing in the complex of the Kumbhalgarh Fort, the temple was built in 1458 and was renovated by Rana Sanga (a Rajput king in the 16th century), who was a great worshipper of Lord Shiva. Legend has it that Rana Sanga was so tall that when he sat to offer prayers, his eyes were on the same level as the shivling. An interesting feature about the temple is the fact that it has entrances from all the four directions and houses a sanctum and an open-pillared mandapa. A pillar on the left of the temple bears inscriptions that tell about the renovations done by Rana Sanga.
How to Reach:
By Road: Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is located in the Rajsamand district near Kumbhalgarh and 101 km from Udaipur. One can easily reach here by bus or taxi.
By Rail: Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is well connected through nearest Falna and Rani Railway station to major cities railway stations like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Ahmedabad.
By Air: Neelkanth Mahadev Temple can be reached through nearest Udaipur Airport which is well connected with regular domestic flights to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, and Jaipur.
Monuments in Kumbhalgarh Famous for its gigantic snake-like fortress, Kumbalgarh town is yet another feather in Rajasthan’s royal cap. The historic town is renowned for its majestic monuments, extravagant palaces, an array of temples and flamboyant chattris. The Kumbhalgarh fort is the second most important fort of Rajasthan and is a truly magnificent sight. The charming location of the fort at the foothills of pebbly Aravalli hills increases the overall appeal of the place. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuaries has a Lion Safari to offer too. At the foot of the Aravali, the area is blessed with an interesting terrain and other natural elements. Other than sustaining a rich flora and fauna, the area also sustains a magnificent past made to come alive with monuments flattering the tourists around the city. The wall of Kumbhalgarh Fort is the second longest continuous wall in the world, after the Great Wall of China.
