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Kumbhalgarh Fort
Location : 64 kilometers from Udaipur, Rajasthan
Highlight : Interesting ruins and great panoramic views
Best Time to Visit : October to March
How to Reach : Easily reachable from anywhere in Udaipur as the
place has its own airport and railway station. A wide network of roads
also connects it to major places in Udaipur.
The Kumbhalgarh Fort of Udaipur is located at a distance of 64
kilometers from the heart of the city. It was built way back in the 15th
century by Rana Kumbha. Kumbhalgarh Fort of Rajasthan is supposed to be
the second most important fortress in Mewar after Chittorgarh Fort. It
is located in the Aravali ranges because of which it could never be
conquered, as it was inaccessible. The Kumbhalgarh Fort served as a
refuge for the king of Mewar during the time of crises. However, since
the fort has all facilities to withstand a siege, it was very helpful.
The Fort is also the birthplace of the famous king of Mewar, Maharana
Pratap.
The fort comprises of many palaces and temples most of which are in
ruins. These were built by the Mauryas. The most fascinating of them all
is the Badal Mahal, which means Palace of Clouds. The fort was renovated
in the 19th century by Maharana Fateh Singh. One can have a superb
bird's eye view of the panoramic surroundings from the fort. The walls
of the fort stretch upto a distance of 36 kilometers and are wide enough
to accommodate eight big stallions. A walk around the compound of the
fort is very intriguing and mystical.
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