The Kumbhalgarh Fort Near Udaipur In Rajasthan

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Rajasthan is a wonderful travel destination of not only India but also in the world. It is globally renowned for its magnificent forts and majestic palaces. Drenched into royal grandeur, Rajasthan attracts tourists from all over the world and provides them a wonderful opportunity to explore many architecturally beautiful forts and palaces along with many other monuments. The monuments of this royal and historical Indian state are living testimony of its royal era and glorious past. There are a number of forts and palaces in this state dotted in different cities and tourist places of this state. Almost all cities and major tourist places of the state are dotted with some of magnificent forts and monuments of India.

Forts of the state are famous all over the globe because of their rugged exterior, architectural beauty and adorned interiors. These forts and palaces can be found in the mid of desert, in the lake, on the hill and every places in Rajasthan and are testimony to the glorious history of this land.

Kumbhalgarh Fort is one such sparkling piece of architecture located 84 km from Udaipur. The fort is known ...
... for its grand construction and stupendous design built during the reign of Maharana Kumbha in 15th century A.D. The fort is positioned on hilltop 1,914 meters above the sea level and fortified with 36 km long thick wall. It is another most visited fort of Rajasthan famous for its 360 temples, numerous palaces, gardens, and 700 cannon bunkers.

Kumbhalgarh is an interesting city and is a Mewar citadel located in the actual area associated with Rajsamand. Kumbhalgarh is also the place where the great king and warrior of Mewar, Maharana Pratap was born. It is a magical and beautiful place situated in the midst of the Rajasthan deserts approximately 105 kilometres away from Udaipur and is known for its historic significance. Kumbhalgarh Fort is a majestic structure located around 82 km from Udaipur city. The fort was built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century and later more structures were added to it until the 19th century. The spherical fortress was built by Rana Kumbha. It contains a magnificent domed palace along the 36km long winding walls that defends the citadel. The fortress is shielded by seven enormous gates. There are around 360 temples within the fort complex, out of which 300 are Jain temples and the remaining ones are Hindu.

Located on the banks of Banas River, the fort is hemmed in by three mountain peaks which add more charm to it. Standing tall at an altitude of 1100 m, the fort has walls extending up to 36 km in length which makes it the third longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China and the Great Wall of Gorgan in Iran.

The palace at the top of the cliff, known as Badal Mahal is a two-storied structure divided into two interconnected but distinct portions, the Zanana and the Mardana Mahal. The palace is elaborately decorated with oil paintings. The Zanana Mahal is provided with stone jalis which enabled the queens to see the court proceedings and other events.

The Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is also close to the fortress. The six foot high stone Lingam is revered and maintained by the locals. The king was beheaded by his son as he prayed in the temple. Tourists can also visit Vedi Temple, a sacrificial temple built by Rana Kumbha dedicated to his sacrifice. It is a three storied Jain temple situated near the fort.

The fort is a brilliant piece of architecture and is known for its grand construction and stupendous design. Situated on hilltop 1,914 meters above the sea level and fortified with 36 km long thick wall, the Kumbhalgarh is one of the most visited forts of Rajasthan famous for its 360 temples, numerous palaces, gardens, and 700 cannon bunkers.

The nearest airport to Kumbhalgarh is Udaipur. The most convenient way to reach Kumbhalgarh is to book a private cab from Udaipur.

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