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Introduction of Kumbhalgarh |
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Kumbhalgarh is one of the finest examples of defensive fortification
in Rajasthan. Kumbhalgarh is about 85 km from Udaipur. The Kumbhalgarh
fort was the second most important fort of the Mewar kingdom after
Chittorgarh. This fort is rising from a prominent ridge at a height of
1914 meters high from the sea level. The fort was built in 15th
century AD by Rana Kumbha.
The climate in Kumbhalgarh is temperate. In summers the temperature is
about 42.6 degree Celsius and in winters it is about 11.6 degree
Celsius. The best season to travel to Kumbhalgarh is from October to
February. English, Hindi and Rajasthani are the common languages which
are spoken here.
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Kumbhalgarh Fort |
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31 Days
Rajasthan Tour (Including Kumbhalgarh)
31 Days / 30 Nights
Delhi - Alwar - Deeg - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Dholpur -
Ranthambore - Tonk - Bundi
- Jhalawar - Kota - Bijolia - Chittorgarh - Dungarpur - Banswara -
Udaipur - Rajsamand -
Nathdwara - Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Mount Abu - Rohetgarh - Jodhpur -
Jaisalmer - Bikaner -
Nagaur - Mandawa - Sikar - Jhunjhunu -Jaipur - Delhi |
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History of Kumbhalgarh |
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Kumbhalgarh is known for its historical fort. Kumbhalgarh fort is the
second most important fort in Rajasthan after Chittorgarh. This fort
was built in 15th century AD by Rana Kumbha between 1445 and 1458 AD.
The massive fort, encompassed by a 36 km long wall, has seven majestic
gates and seven ramparts, one within the other which are ideal for
nature trail. The Last gate-the 'Nimboo Pol' has fascinating chambers.
According to history, the infant Udai Singh who later founded Udaipur,
was smuggled from Bundi and was hidden in these chambers to save
himself from his murderous intentions of his uncles. The fort has
witnessed many heroic deeds of great warriors. This formidable fort
fell only once to the army of Akbar and that too because the water
supply was contaminated by the enemy forces. |
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Tourist Attraction In
Khumbhalgarh |
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The main tourist attractions in Kumbhalgarh is the
Kumbhalgarh Fort.
Even today, it is one of the most inaccessible forts of Rajasthan and
reached with great difficulty. This fort stands on a rocky hill
commanding an excellent view of the wild and rugged scenery of the Aravalis and the sandy desert of Marwar. It is defended by a series of
walls with battlements and bastions. The other attraction is the
“Badal Mahal” or the Cloud Palace. This palace which is situated at
the top of the hill offers a scenic view of the surrounding
countryside. It was renovated in the late 19th century. Near to
Kumbhalgarh are the Ranakpur Jain Temples which is about 25 km south
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How to get here |
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By Air:
The nearest airport is at Udaipur which is about 85 km.
By Rail:
Some train services connects Kumbhalgarh with some of the cities of
Rajasthan.
By Road:
A good network of roads links Kumbhalgarh with many important cities
in and outside the Rajasthan. |
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31 Days Rajasthan Tour
(Including Kumbhalgarh)
31 Days / 30 Nights
Delhi - Alwar - Deeg - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Dholpur -
Ranthambore - Tonk - Bundi
- Jhalawar - Kota - Bijolia - Chittorgarh - Dungarpur - Banswara -
Udaipur - Rajsamand -
Nathdwara - Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Mount Abu - Rohetgarh - Jodhpur -
Jaisalmer - Bikaner -
Nagaur - Mandawa - Sikar - Jhunjhunu -Jaipur - Delhi
16 Days Rural Rajasthan Tour
(Including Kumbhalgarh)
16 Days / 15 Nights
Delhi - Alwar - Samode - Pushkar - Khimsar - Phalodi - Luni - Ranakpur
- Kumbhalgarh - Chittorgarh - Bundi - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Fatehpur
Sikri - Agra - Delhi |
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Map of Kumbhalgarh & Surroundings
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