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| Kumbhalgarh
is a famous 15th century fort, built by Maharana
Kumbha, situated 64 kms north of Udaipur in
the wilderness and 30 km northeast of Ranakpur.
Kumbhalgarh is the second most important citadel
after Chittourgarh in the Mewar region, it
is perched atop the Aravallis. The fort renovated
in the 19th century. |
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are many temples, places and gardens around
the fort just 12 km away. The other important
place to visit in Kumbhalgarh is a wildlife
sanctuary known for its wolves. Kumbhalgarh
is a historical site. The Fort is accessible
only by jeep from Kelwara through the seven
gates. |
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Kumbhalgarh Fort also has a great significance
by being the birthplace of Maharana Pratap
and as the finest examples of defensive fortification
in Rajasthan. The most interesting part is
that this fort has a fort within itself. Named
Kartargarh, the inner fort has a palace built
by Maharana Fateh Singh after he had pulled
down the old palace built by Rana Kumbha.
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| Brief
History |
| Historically,
Kumbhalgarh stands a wary sentinel to the
past glory of its kings and princes. Rising
from a prominent ridge, 1,914 m above the
sea level, the fort was built in 15th century
AD by Maharana Kumbha (AD 1419-63) and is
the principal fort after Chittaurgarh, lying
90 km northwest of Udaipur . A unique fact
about Kumbhalgarh fort is that it was taken
by the Mughals only once in its entire history.
And even at that time, it took the combined
armies of Amber, Delhi and Marwar to breach
its defense. This was the place where the
rulers of Mewar retreated during times of
danger. |
| How
to reach |
| Kumbhalgarh is 64 kms.
from Udaipur and connected through hourly
bus services. Cars can be hired for the journey
and for the duration of your stay here. And
the other, the fort city is also well connected
to the other parts of Rajasthan by road. |
| Climate
& Season |
| Kumbhalgarh
has a very warm climate. Summers are invariably
hot and winters are not very cold. Carry light
cottons during summers and light woollen during
winters. The best time to visit is from October
to February when the weather remains cool
and tolerable. |
| Language |
| Rajasthani
and Hindi |
| Best
Attractions |
| Kumbhalgarh
is an interesting place and today, it is a
major tourist attraction in the country and
so many attractions you may visit or explore
the city in Kumbhalgarh. We list below a selection
of major attractions of Kumbhalgarh – |
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Haldighati : The scene of
the famous battle of 1576 AD fought between
Rana Pratap, the heroic son of Udai Singh
and the massive forces of the Mughal Emperor
Akbar. A beautiful 'Chhatri' with white marble
columns, dedicated to Rana Pratap stands here.
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| Kumbhalgarh
Fort : Kumbhalgarh Fort was built
by Maharana Kumbha in the 15th century. Perched
on the Aravallis, this is the second most
important fort in Rajasthan after the Chittaurgarh
Fort. Nearby is the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary : The
286-sq-kms sanctuary supporting a rich variety
of wildlife like the Panther, Sloth Bear,
Wild Boar, Four-horned Antelope and scientifically
bred crocodiles in the lake are the major
attractions. The Sanctuary is also noted for
Flamingoes, Cormorants, Spoonbills and Egrets,
which are usually seen in winter. |
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Rajsamand Lake
: On the way to
Kumbhalgarh lies the magnificent dam - the
Rajsamand Lake . The royal lake, was built
in 1660 AD by Rana Raj Singh. From here, one
can have a spectacular view of the sunset
with beautiful 'torans' or arches and 'chhatris'
adorning the embankment. The lake has a Rest
House of the Irrigation Department on the
embankment below. The Rest House has a beautifully
laid out garden interspersed with exquisite
sculptures excavated from the ruins nearby.
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