Location
Kumbhalgarh is known for the 15th century fort at a distance of
around 84 km from Udaipur in the northwestern Indian state of
Rajasthan. The fort city is well connected to the other parts of
Rajasthan by road.
Castle in the sand !
Rana Kumbha of Mewar built this great defensive fortress on an
1100 m high hill overlooking the approaches from Ajmer and Marwar
in 15th century. Today, precisely because it is within easy reach
of Udaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, and Pushkar- yet off the well-trodden
tourist- Kumbhalgarh is an attractive destination.
In
Kumbha's time the kingdom of Mewar spread from Ranthambore to
Gwalior, including vast tracts of present-day Rajasthan and Madhya
Pradesh. Mewar's rulers became patrons of all that was best in
Indian martial and fine arts, architecture, and learning.
Places of interest
» Kumbhalgarh Fort : Though little known,
Kumbhalgarh has one of the finest examples of defensive
fortifications in entire Rajasthan. Total length of the wall of
this fort is 32 kilometers and there are excellent views from the
top of the walls. Kumbhalgarh stands on the site of an ancient
citadel dating back to the second century A.D., belonging to a
Jain descendant of India's Mauryan emperors.
»
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary : The 586 sq km Kumbhalgarh
Wildlife Sanctuary is also a place worth a visit. A rich variety
of wildlife like the panther, sloth bear, wild boar, four-horned
antelope, and scientifically bred crocodiles in the lake within
the sanctuary are the major attractions of this sanctuary. During
winters, the sanctuary becomes home to birds like flamingoes,
cormorants, spoonbills and egrets, which stay there through the
winter months and fly back once summer arrives.
How to get there !
» By Air : Udaipur is the nearest domestic
airport. One can take flights to other important tourist
destinations of the region like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad,
Mumbai, and Delhi. The nearest international airport is in Delhi.
» By Rail : Udaipur is also the nearest railway
station from Kumbhalgarh. There are trains for Delhi, Chittaur,
Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Ajmer, and Jodhpur from Udaipur.
» By Road : There are several buses from Udaipur
to Kumbhalgarh. From Udaipur buses for many important places to
its north and west can be taken.
Accommodation in Kumbhalgarh
Hotel
Aodhi
