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KUMBHALGARH
:: KUMBHALGARH
CITY GUIDE |
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Kumbhalgarh
General Information |
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Area |
578
sq. km. |
| Altitude |
577 meters |
| Temperature |
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Summer |
370C-230C |
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Winter |
290C-90C |
| Clothing |
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Summer |
Light
Tropical |
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Winter |
Light
Wollen |
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Languages |
Hindi,
Rajasthani, English |
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Kumbhalgarh
History |
Location of Kumbhalgarh had always
been its greatest advantage and perhaps the only
reason of it being where it is. 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.
Of the 84 fortresses defending Mewar, 32 were designed
and built by Rana Kumbha. Of these, Kumbhalgarh
with its 36-kilometer long wall and soaring towers
is the most impressive.
Kumbhalgarh defined the boundaries between Mewar
and Marwar, and became a refuge for Mewar's rulers
in times of strife. Kumbhalgarh fell only once
in its history, to the combined forces of Emperor
Akbar, Raja Man Singh of Amber, and Raja Udai
Singh of Marwar.
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How
to reach Kumbhalgarh ? |
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Air |
Nearest
airport Udaipur (84 kilometers), and Jodhpur (102
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Rail |
Phalna
is the nearest junction through which trains from
Mumbai. Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer
pass.
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Bus |
Many
Rajasthan Roadways passenger and deluxe buses pass
through Kumbhalgarh from Ajmer, Pushkar, Udaipur,
and Jodhpur. |
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| KUMBHALGARH
SIGHT SEEING |
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| Haldighati
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 The
scene of the famous battle off 1576 AD fought
between Rana Pratap-the heroic son of Udai Singh
and the massive forces of the mughal Emperor Akbar.
A beautiful Chhatri with white marble cloumns,
dedicated to Rana Pratap stands here.
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| Kumbhalgarh
Wildlife Sanctuary |
 The
586 sq. km. Sanctuary supporting a rich variety
of wildlife like the panther,sloth bear,wild
boar, four horned antelope and scientifically
bred crocodiles in the lake, are the major attractions.The
sanctuary is also noted for flamingoes, cormorants,
spoonbills and egrets
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| Kumbhalgarh
Fort |
 Khumbhalgarh
is situated 84 km north of Udaipur, it was the
most important fort in the Mewar region after
Chittor fort. Thirteen mountain peaks of the
Aravalli ranges cover it and made safe from
enemy, the frightening - Kumbalgarh stands a
wary sentinel to the past glory. It is an isolated
and fascinating place, built by Maharana Khumbha
in the 15th centaury, it rising from a prominent
ridge, 1914 meters high from the sea level.
The massive fort, encompassed by a 36-km long
wall, has seven grand gates and seven ramparts,
one within the other. Rounded bastions and high
watchtowers strengthen the crenellated walls
of the fort making it an unassailable structure.
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USEFUL LINKS |
Hotels in Kumbhalgarh |
Tour Packages for Kumbhalgarh |
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