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Kumbhalgarh

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Historical & Heritage | Wildlife
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : Rs. 15/- for Indians and visitors from SAARC BIMSTEC countries and Rs. 200/- for Foreign residents.
  • Distance from near by city 85 kilometers from Udaipur
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)2 to 3 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips Carry enough water or any hydrating liquids as Rajasthan is having the arid type of climate. We will advise to Carry sunscreen and wear comfortable footwear and you are ready to go!

The proper location of this Kumbhalgarh fort is at the Rajsam and district of Rajasthan. Maharana Kumbha laid the foundation stone for the construction of the architectural richness during the 15th century which has recognized by UNESCO as one of the world heritage sites.

Kumbhalgarh fort, Udaipur

AS the state Rajasthan brings in the mind a variety of kaleidoscopic pictures of colorful turbans, rich heritage and culture, warm people, hot sands, mouth-watering food, Rajasthan never fails to amaze us with its glorious beauties from the past and wherever you go, a fort is standing tall with the urge to welcome you indeed.

Rajasthan is the ultimate nirvana. Though there are many places to visit in Udaipur this is one of them indeed. Hence this amazing place should add to UDAIPUR TOUR PACKAGES.

Rajasthan depicts the boldness and the bravery of the Raj Gharanas and the valor and the dignity of the Rajput who fought incessantly indeed. The Kumbhalgarh fort is one of the forts that uphold the grandeur of Rajasthan. Renowned architecture, Madan built the Kumbhalgarh fort on the Aravalli hills that contributes to the beauty of the place.

This royal fort had never conquered by any dynasty except for the fact which you can also trace in the history books is that, Kumbhalgarh fort had once captured by the Mughal army. They all were in disguise and poisoned the supply of water to the fort. This historical Fort is the birthplace of the famous ruler MaharanaPratap because of which it has a significant historical backdrop of its own.

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife sanctuary

There is no doubt in the fact that Kumbhalgarh Wildlife sanctuary gives the most pleasant scenic beauty of the place. Besides that it has surrounded by the Aravalli ranges from the four sides, Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary is one of the best wildlife reserves in Rajasthan.

Spread over about 585 square kilometers in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, the place was once famous for hunting which has later declared as the wildlife sanctuary in the year 1971.

Also, the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife sanctuary offers wildlife safari to the visitors within a particular time limit as in from 7 am in the morning to 6 pm in the evening. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from December to March which has considered the best time to go for a wildlife tour.

There are several fascinating ranges of wildlife species starting from Asiatic lions, leopards, chinkaras, sambhars, Nilgais, Hyena, Jungle cats and various birds such as Parakeets, Bulbul, Grey pigeons, Spur owls, White-breasted kingfisher and what not. The Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary holds the pride for having a huge range of flora as well.

Kumbhalgarh fort wall

The fort of Kumbhalgarh offers a breath-taking scene of the atmosphere with the sand dunes of Thar deserts. The fort wall had constructed at the gradient of the Aravalli ranges and has surmounted by the thirteen other elevated peaks of the Aravalli and so on. The Kumbhalgarh fort wall is regarded as the second-longest wall in the Whole world.

Things to do in Kumbhalgarh

Located at a distance of about 85 km from Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh is flocked by thousands of tourists every year. While visiting this fort, do not forget to visit the following places, obviously if you have time to visit:

  • Kumbhalgarh fort
  • Badal Mahal
  • Mammadev Temple
  • NeelkanthMahadev Temple
  • Parshuram Temple
  • Vedi Temple
  • MuchchalMahavir temple
  • Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary
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