| Sightseeing Highlights:
Indisputably, the Fort commands all your attention.
It has seven grand gates and ramparts, one within the other. Rounded bastions and soaring towers add to its grandeur. The last gate or the Nimboo Pol has fascinating chambers within.
There are as many as 360 temples, mostly ruined Jain temples, the main ones being Nilkanth Mahadev, Vedi, Mammadev and Kumbhaswami Temple. Among the array of old palaces within the fort is Badal Mahal, the highest of all the palaces offering glorious views of the countryside. Built by Rana Fateh Singh in the late 19th century, it has beautiful apartments painted with pastel-coloured murals.
Kumbalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary surrounds the fort and is spread over an area of 586 sq Km. The wildlife population includes panthers, wolves, sloth bears, four-horned antelopes and scientifically bred crocodiles, besides migratory birds during winters. Mucchal Mahavir Temple within the sanctuary is dedicated to Lord Mahavira. The nearby Garasia Tribal Villages also attract tourist attention.
Tourism Info:
Udaipur Tourist Reception Centre
Fateh Memorial, Surajpol
Tel:-0294-2411535, 1364
This formidable medieval citadel was virtually inaccessible in the 15th century. According to folklore, the fort fell just once when the water of Kumbalgarh
was poisoned by the enemies. Built by Rana Kumbha of Mewar, it stands
on a 3,500 ft high hill overlooking the dusty plains of Mewar and the
rugged Aravali range. Considered only second longest after the Great Wall of China, the imposing fortress ramparts or walls extend up to 36 Km in length. Kumbalgarh is located in southern Rajasthan and is easily accessible from Udaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur and Pushkar. It was the second most important fort in Rajasthan after Chittorgarh. |
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