Your Rendezvous With the City
The historical city of Chittaurgarh is one of the most prominent Cities of Rajasthan. The city is an embodiment of love, romance and valor. Formerly known as Chitrakoot, the city has produced many chivalrous men and women who have defended the city thrice from invasions and attacks. Even the Rajput women are not cowards. They used to perform Jauhar, a ceremony of self immolation, to save their respect when Ala-ud-din Khilji tried to nobble them. The city reflects the quintessence of sacrifice and honor. The Attractions of Chittaurgarh are as varied as the legends. People come to explore the treasures of temples, forts and palaces, wildlife and memorials. History of Chittaurgarh
The History of Chittaurgarh is very glorious. On each attack and invasion Jauhar was performed by the females to save the honor of Rajput community. The city saw its first defeat in 1303 when Ala-ud-din Khilji, the Pashtun King of Delhi, was smitten by beauty of Padmini and besieged the fort. Padmini and other women performed jauhar when the victory could not be procrastinated.

In 1535 Bahadur Shah, ruler of Gujarat besieged the fort and this time the shamble was massive where 13,000 Rajput women and 32,000 Rajoput warriors sacrificed their their lives in the name of honor. Later after almost 33 years, Chittaurgarh was again attacked and this time Akbar was the one who invaded the fort. Even this time 8000 orange robed warriors rode out to their deaths. In 1616 Jehangir returned the city to the Rajputs but without any resettlements.

Tourists Attractions of Chittaurgarh
Chittorgarh Fort : The massive Fort is spread over an area of 280 hectares. The splendid fort is perched on a hilltop. Tourists love to see the cenotaphs, constructed to honor Jaimal and Kula, Tower of Victory, Rana Kumbha's Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace and Rani Padmini's Palace in the fort.

Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory) : The tower is built to commemorate the victory of Maharana Kumbha over Mahumud Khilji. You will find the sculptures of Hindu deities on the 9 storied tower. Climbing the 157 narrow steps, you will reach the terrace where you to get a see the beautiful view of the city.

Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame) : This 22 meters high 7- storied must visit tourist attraction tower, built by a wealthy Jain merchant in the 12th century A.D., is dedicated to Dedicated to Adinath, the 1st Jain Teerthankar. Reach the top by climbing the staircases.

Rana Kumbha Palace : Located within the Chittorgarh fort, the ruins of the 15th century contains elephant and horse stables and a Shiva temple. The tales of juahar are dominant here. You will also see the Archaeological Office, museum, a treasury building (Nau Lakha Bhandar). In the nearby vicinity is the Singa Chowri Temple.

Padmini Palace : Come to the south of the Chittorgarh fort and you will see the beautiful palace built across a lotus pool with a pavilion in the center. Legends hold that Ala-ud-din-khilji was allowed to see the reflection of Padmini in the mirror in the pavilion. This very spark instigated him to capture the fort and have her. Close by the Padmini Palace, there is a small prison that had captivated invaders and sultan of Malwa. Continue to the circular road and you see the Bhimlat Temple, Adbhutnath Temple, the Surajpol and Neelkanth Mahadeva Jain Temple before reaching the Vijay Stambha.

Kalika Mata Temple: The temple dates back to 8th century and it was initially dedicated to Sun God. Later it as converted to a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.

Lokhota Bari : From Kalika Mata Temple you head towards north and there is another gate of the fort, Lokhota Bari. While at the southern end, there is a small opening form which criminals and traitors were hurled into abyss.

Ganmukh Reservoir : Walk down the Sammadhieshwar Temple in the fort and you come to Ganmukh Reservoir. It is a deep tank at the edge of the cliff. The name of the tank has originated form a spring which feeds the tank from a cow's mouth carved at he cliff side. The opening here will lead to the place where Padmini, along with many other women, performed jauhar.

Other tourist attractions in Chittorgarh include the famous Kumbha Shyam Temple, Meerabai Temple, Mahasati, Sammidieshwar Temple, Fateh Prakash Palace.

Highlights of Chittorgarh
The city of Chittorgarh is known for the heroism and valor of Royal Rajputs. Women and men both sacrificed their lives in the name of patriotism and honor. Chittaurgarh, alone, has many legends of Jauhar where Padmini had performed juahar in order to save the honor of Rajput clan along with her own dignity. The city oozes with a saga of heroism and courage. Not to Pretermit

• A trip around the fort by the rickshaw.
• Exploring the fort on a bicycle.
• Check out exquisite handicrafts items including the famous thewa jewellery of gold designs embedded in glass.
• Colorful embroidered leather jutis- slip on shoes made of camel leather.
• Akola printed fabrics with vegetable dyes.
• The wooden painted toys from nearby villages