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Travel & tourism in Kumbhalgarh. Information about Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan, India |
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Travel & tourism in Kumbhalgarh. Information about Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan, India |
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Kumbhalgarh - Rajasthan |
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| If you have any notion in your mind that you are visiting an abandoned medieval structure in Kumbalgarh, then better change your mind. You can find Kumbhalgarh as the hub of delighted activities within your reach. Kumbhalgarh is a small fort town located some 84 km from Udaipur in the state of Rajasthan. It is well connected to other important places in the region by all weather roads. It is famous for it Fort and its wild life sanctuary. Kumbhalgarh has turned out to be a major tourist destination, owing to the fact that it is within easy reach of Udaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, and Pushkar. Kumbhalgarh is only a couple of hours drive from Udaipur. 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. |
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Badal Mahal The Badal Mahal has beautiful apartments painted with delicate pastel-colored murals. Haldighati Haldighati is the scene of the famous battle of 1576 fought between Rana Pratap, the heroic son of King Udai Singh, and the massive forces of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. A beautiful chhatri or canopy with white marble columns dedicated to Rana Pratap stands here. 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. Places around Kumbhalgarh Ranakpur Temples The Ranakpur Temples are situated around 50 km from Kumbhalgarh. These beautiful Jain temples are a fine example of the north Indian style of temple architecture, especially the Jain style, which stresses on extensive use of marble and elaborate decorative carvings. Rajasamand Dam On the way to Kumbhalgarh from Udaipur lies a magnificent dam, the Rajsamand Lake. Rana Raj Singh built this royal lake in 1660. From here one can have a spectacular view of the sunset with beautiful torans or arches and chhatris adorning the embankment. The lake has a rest house of the state Irrigation Department on the embankment below. The rest house has a beautifully laid out garden interspersed with exquisite sculptures excavated from the ruins nearby. Kankroli The town of Kankroli nearby with a marvelous temple and a pretty palace on the hilltop offers a beautiful hideout away from the hustle and bustle of towns and cities. How To Get There - Kumbhalgarh By Air If you want to travel by air the nearest airport is at Udaipur (84 kilometers), and Jodhpur (102 kilometers). By Rail Phalna is the nearest junction through which trains from Mumbai. Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer pass. By Road Many Rajasthan Roadways passenger and deluxe buses pass through Kumbhalgarh from Ajmer, Pushkar, Udaipur, and Jodhpur. |
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