Nestled amongst the lush green hills of the Aravalli Range, the impressive
Kumbalgarh Fort stands out as a proud reminder of the past glory of this
region. Located at a distance of 84 km away from Udaipur, this medieval fort
city is a majestic sight to behold. This fort, which was built in the 15th
century by Rana Kumbha, is the second most important fort in Rajasthan after
the Chittorgarh Fort. A huge 36 km long wall encircles the Kumbalgarh Fort
that has seven majestic gates and ramparts one within the other.
A number of monuments and temples lay scattered all over the
Kumbalgarh
Fort and its surrounding areas. Besides, the fort also houses a number
of palaces, some of which are in ruins. The best time to travel to
Kumbalgarh is from September to March.
Tourist Attractions in Kumbalgarh
Some of the
famous tourist attractions you can visit when you travel to Kumbalgarh are
listed below.
Badal Mahal
The
Badal Mahal or the
Palace of the Clouds is one of the
most beautiful palaces inside the Kumbalgarh Fort. The highest of all the
structures inside the fort, this picturesque palace offers a stunning view
of the surrounding countryside and the fort as well.
Kumbalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
The
Kumbalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary that sprawls over an area of 586
sq km has a sizeable wildlife population consisting of panthers, sloth
bears, four horned antelopes and scientifically bred crocodiles. Besides,
the sanctuary also attracts a huge number of migratory birds during the
winter. The park is a place you must not miss if you travel to Kumbalgarh.
Mucchal Mahavir Temple
The
Mucchal Mahavir temple that is 5 km away from Ghanerao in the
Kumbalgarh Sanctuary is known for its statue of
Lord Mahavira with a
mustache. The gateway is decorated with statues of elephants, which give it
a majestic look. A number of colorful
Garasia tribal villages
located nearby also draw many tourists to this site.
How to reach Kumbalgarh
Road: There are
many buses from Udaipur to Kumbalgarh. Besides, there are roads that connect
Kumbalgarh to Ranakpur, which is 18 km away.
Rail: Udaipur is the nearest railway station, which is connected to
cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer.
Air: Udaipur is the nearest airport, which has flights to and from
Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Jodhpur.
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