Tourist Places in Kumbhalgarh

» Location : Rajasthan
» Founded In : 15th Century A.D
» Tourist Attractions : Haldighati, Muchchal Mahavir, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
» Best Time To Visit : September to March

Kumbhalgarh is the second most important bastion in the Mewar region, after Chittorgarh. Where it now stands, was once the site of an ancient citadel dating back to the 2nd century AD. That citadel belonged to a Jain descendant of India's Mauryan emperors. Rana Kumbha founded the fort of Kumbhalgarh in the 15th century. Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan, India is one of the few forts in India that remain unconquered till date. One of the reasons behind this is the inaccessibility and hostile topography of the fort. Maharana Fateh Singh got the fort renovated in the 19th century.

The fort provided refuge to the rulers of Mewar in the times of conflict, especially Udai, the baby king of Mewar. It is also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, a legendary King of Mewar. The fort was made in such a way to protect it against the enemy forces. Encircling the fort is a 36 km long wall, with width thick enough to accommodate eight horses abreast. A self-sufficient fort, Kumbhalgarh was built with almost everything within its premises, with a view to endure a long siege. A number of palaces as well as temples inside the fort add to its appeal. Only once in its lifetime, the fort fell to the combined Mughal and Amber armies, that to because of a scarcity of drinking water.

Apart from this magnificent fort, Kumbhalgarh travel and tourism is known for a number of other attractions also. The Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary is the perfect place for the nature lovers. It is home to some of the exotic species of animals as well as birds. Then there is the Muchchal Mahavir temple, dedicated to Lord Mahavira and Haldighati, the venue of a famous historical battle. One thing is for sure, that you will not be disappointed with a visit to this fortress city.

» Major Attractions of Kumbhalgarh
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary : Spread over an area of 578 sq km, the Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Wolf, leopards, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, nilgai, four horned antelope, chinkara, grey jungle fowl and a number of other animals inhabit this sanctuary. A birds watcher's paradise, the sanctuary serves as a habitat of peacocks, doves, red spur owls, parakeets, golden oriole, gray pigeons, bulbul, white breasted kingfisher, etc.

Kumbhalgarh Fort : Rana Kumbha got the Kumbhalgarh fort constructed in the 15th century. One of the few forts in Rajasthan that have remained unconquered. Kumbhalgarh was also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, Mewar's legendary king. The attractions of the fort include a number of fascinating palaces and an array of temples inside it. The fort is enclosed by a thick wall, running up to 36 km and offers a splendid view of the surroundings.

» Places to Stay in Kumbhalgarh
The RTDC has done a lot to retain the traditional flavour in its hotels in and around Kumbhalgarh. Hotels like RTDC's Khadim, come with AC Deluxe rooms as well as ordinary rooms, which give a comfortable stay in the city. There are also Sarai facilities for the pilgrims. The government sponsored paying guest scheme makes the visitor feel at home.

» How to Get there
Air : Udaipur is the nearest airport from Kumbhalgarh, which is serviced by regular flights to and from cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur.
Rail : The nearest Railhead from Kumbhalgarh is Udaipur. The railway network links Udaipur to Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and other cities of India.
Road : Kumbhalgarh is well connected to Udaipur, which in turn is linked to other major cities in Rajasthan, Gujarat and other neighboring states.

Kumbalgarh Tour Packages

Kumbalgarh Tour Packages There are a number of places in Rajasthan that attracts a large number of tourists. One of the prime reasons for the increasing popularity of the places is that they have a large number of tourist attractions located very close to each other. Thus, while nesting in these places, tourists can easily visit the various nearby tourist attractions without much traveling. Udaipur is one such place in Rajasthan that has a lot of nearby tourist attractions. As a result, the excursions from Kumbalgarh Tour are very popular among tourists. The tour to Kumbhalgarh is a great attraction for tourists as it takes you tot a number of tourists places. Blessed with a variety of tourist attractions, this tour is a thoroughly enjoyable experience for you.

Kumbhalgarh Tourist Attractions

Kumbhalgarh Tourist Attractions is located in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, about 65 kms Udaipur. Kumbhalgarh name derives from the name of Rana Kumbha, a brave and courageous Sisodia Rajput ruler. Kumbhalgarh is famous for Kumbhalgarh Fort and a wildlife sanctuary. Kumbhalgarh Fort, with its historical importance, great Rajput structures and third longest wall in the world, is the prime tourist attraction. Jeep safaris are conducted to explore wildlife around. Tented accommodations are also made available in the jungles. Diverse flora and fauna in the Aravali region have their own charm.