Kumbalgarh Fort

Kumbalgarh Fort

Visitor Information

• Famous For: Adventure seekers, Wildlife enthusiasts, History Buffs and Architectural Photographers
• Entry Fee: Rs 15 for Indian and SAARC country tourists, Rs 200 for others.
• Visiting Time: 9:00 am to 6 pm daily
• Visit Duration: 3 hours

Kumbalgarh, a rare architectural masterpiece from 15th century India is a sight to behold. Often compared to the Great Wall of China, these massive forts of 36km walls is an UNESCO world heritage site. Located at the Rajasmand town about 64 kilometres from Udaipur, this exuberant fort was built by the then Maharaja of Mewar Maharana Kumba. Such is the opulence of the wall that it is believed to hold place for 8 horses running side by side. This masterpiece has 25 feet width wall surrounding the fortress running for kilometres. It is the Indian version of the great wall of china and is well known as the Great Wall of India. This fortress rightfully depicts the Rajput architectural skills and is surrounded by the Kumbalgarh sanctuary and Rajasmand lake. Situated at a height of 1900 metres the fortress provides a breath-taking view of the Aravalli. The fort is adorned by several Hindu and Jain Temples of which the giant Shivalinga is of primary importance.

Traveller Tips

• The fort is quite a step climb, so wear comfortable clothes and sport shoes.
• Carry water bottles to keep yourself hydrated.
• Don’t forget to stuff yourself with food packets and water bottles from the food stalls available near the gate.
• It requires quite a lot of time to explore the fort so plan accordingly.

Things to Do

• The Badal Palace or the abode of clouds is one of the foremost place to visit here. It is the main palace of this fort
• Watch the light and sound show which occurs at 6:45 pm every day for just Rs 100.
• Witness the ethereal beauty of the sun setting across the mountains.
• Don’t miss the birth place of Maharana Pratap.
• The giant Shivalinga temple is a must visit.
• Explore the great wall of India.
• For the religious minded people, the more than 300 Hindu and Jain temples are places of importance.
• Take some time out for the Rajasmund lake and Kumbalgarh Sanctuary.

Interesting Facts and Trivia

• It houses the largest Shivlinga in the world.
• It is the birth place of Maharana Pratap.
• The fortress has never been conquered.
• It was occupied till the 19th century, then it was handed over to government of India and hence open to the public.
• It is maintained by Archaeological Society of India and is a recognised UNESCO world heritage site.
• The fortress is guarded by seven large gates.
• Legend has it that Rana Kumbha conducted a huge puja and human sacrifice at the Hanuman Pol to fortify this place, as instructed by his spiritual guide.
• It is an eco-friendly fortress

Highlights of the tour :

• We are professional and speak multiple languages.

• We know all the routes which we offer you and will not have any problem in reaching one monument to another.

• We are friendly and happy to share the Indian culture with you.

• We make sure that you visit all the monuments as per itinerary.

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