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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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| History
of Khumbhalgarh |
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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 west of Kumbhalgarh.
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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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To know the
distances
from Kumbhalgarh click
here.
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Map
of Kumbhalgarh & Surroundings |
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