Kumbhalgarh

Kumbhalgarh

Description

In plastic world, this one is a solid misfit. But remember, in its 400 years of service, the Kumbalgarh fortress was breached only once and only as far as its first gate. The fortress extends over 12 kilometres and enclosed as many as 252 palaces. The battlements snake through the surrounding landscape and are said to resemble the Great Wall of China in their conception. Now if only the Rajputs had extended their reign a bit, we'd have a piece of India visible from space.The temples inside the fort, mostly ruins now, date back to the Mauryan period and were apparently built during the reign of Emperor Ashoka's grandson.

History of Kumbhalgarh

Kumbhalgarh is known for its historical fort. Kumbhalgarh fort is the second most important fort in Rajasthan after Chittorgarh. This fort was built in 15th century AD by Rana Kumbha between 1445 and 1458 AD. The massive fort, encompassed by a 36 km long wall, has seven majestic gates and seven ramparts, one within the other which are ideal for nature trail. The Last gate-the 'Nimboo Pol' has fascinating chambers. According to history, the infant Udai Singh who later founded Udaipur, was smuggled from Bundi and was hidden in these chambers to save himself from his murderous intentions of his uncles. The fort has witnessed many heroic deeds of great warriors. This formidable fort fell only once to the army of Akbar and that too because the water supply was contaminated by the enemy forces.

Location

Kumbhalgarh is about 85 km from Udaipur.

Best Time To Visit: October to February.