Rajsamand Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

Sightseeing Highlights

Rajsamand is steeped in medieval history.  The Kumbhalgarh Fort nestling in the Aravalli ranges is the birth place of  Maharana Pratap.  Built by Rana Kumbha in early 15^th century it is an impregnable fortress. Haldighati is the famed battle field where Maharana Pratap fought Emperor Akbar's army in 1576. The soil has a yellow colour that gives the place its name. Maharana Pratap's faithful horse Chetak has a tomb dedicated to it 2 km from Haldighati. Rakamgarh ka chhapar was witness to the battle between Tantia Tope and the British in 1857.

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The Shrinathji Temple at Nathdwara, as well as Dwarikadheesh, and Charbhuja temple are three famous pilgrimage centers.  Built in 1444 Charbhuja is visited by pilgrims during Bhadrapad Ekadashi. At Ranakpur there is the beautifully carved marble-pillared Jain temple and a Sun Temple.

About Rajsamand

Named after the 17^th century lake built by Maharana Raj Singh, Rajsamand is situated 60 kms north of Udaipur. The stepped embankment around the lake called Nauchowki or the nine pavilions is dotted with ornamental arches and chhatris. The 4 mile long and 1.75 mile wide lake is fed by River Gomti. There are 27 Raj Prahastis dating back to 17^th century. These carved stone slabs list the history of the state of Mewar in Sanskrit verses of 1017 stanzas.The district is encircled by Ajmer, Pali, Udaipur and Bhilwara. Today it is a thriving marble production center and is equally known for quartz and feldsphar. Rajsamand, earlier a part of Udaipur Kingdom, is home to three of Mewar's four famous pilgrim spots