Your Rendezvous With the City

In
the Southern part of Rajasthan there is a beautiful fortified city of
Kumbhalgarh. It is a quaint city which has attracted many tourists
nationally and internationally. The location of the city has made it a
prominent destination in the History of Kumbhalgarh. It is significantly
famous for the massive invincible fort and the
wildlife
sanctuary. These form the major attractions of Kumbhalgarh. The
fort was designed by Rana Kumbha of Mewar in the 15th century. The locations
around Kumbhalgarh are also very interesting to see.
Glimpses From History
During the reign of Rana Kumbha, the kingdom of Mewar spread from
Ranthambore to Gwalior. The rulers of Mewar were the patrons and lovers of
Indian art, architecture, music, martial arts and learning. Rana Kumbha has
designed numerous forts of Mewar. It is said that he had designed as many as
32 forts out of 84 forts of Mewar. Of the forts designed by him the
Kumbhalgarh Fort is among the best impressive forts of Mewar. The fort is
situated at about 1914m above the sea level.
The site where the majestic fort
stands once was a munition that belonged to the Jain descendant of Mauryan
emperors of India during the second century AD. Also it acted a bifurcation
fort between the kingdoms of Mewar and Marwar. It rendered refuge to the
Kings of Mewar during dangerous times especially Prince Udai where he was
smuggled to in 1535. He later became the successor to the throne and also
founded
Udaipur
City. The city has produced great Rajputs like Maharana Pratap who had
fought a battle against Akbar in Haldighati in 1576.
A Tourist's Delight
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary : The sanctuary gives an
excellent opportunity to explore the wildlife in th natural environs. How it
would be to see the wild animals in the natural habitat. It boasts of being
the only sanctuary of Rajasthan where rarely found wolfs are seen busy in
activities. You can enjoy a Jeep safari in the vast sanctuary exploring the
wild. The main attraction of Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is panther,
sloth bear, wild boar, four-horned antelope or crocodiles, "scientifically
bred" in the
lake.
Kumbhalgarh Fort : The most imposing and invincible fort
of Kumbhalgarh is a major tourist attraction here. The shines of the
ancestors are taken care by the priest of the fort. It stretches across 36
km of the Aravali Mountain ranges and is 1100 m high from the sea level.
Hulla Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ram Pol, Bhairava Pol, Paghra Pol, Top-khana Pol and
Nimboo Pol and Badal Mahal Palace are worth seeing the fort. Rana Fateh
Singh in the late 19th century rebuilt the fort.
Reserve
Forest : Thrilled by camping and adventure rides, then this one is for
you. Come to the Reserve and you can enjoy horse riding, adventurous camping
at a very reasonable price.
Crocodile Farm : The Forest Department has set up a guest
house here where you can spend a night amidst forest cover, jungle berries,
fruits and nuts, water grasses, algae, and fish. Enjoy seeing the birds of
various species including flamingos, sarus cranes, spoonbills, painted
storks, cormorants, purple heron, egrets, duck, and rosy pelican in winter.
Highlights of Kumbhalgarh
The historical trail of the fort is very rich. The beautiful fort of
Kumbhalgarh has been unconquered in the 15th century. Stand on the top of
the fort and you can see the accessibility from Ajmer and Marwar to the
city. The wall of the fort is said to be greatest after the Great Wall of
China. People flock to Kumbhalgarh to see the charismatic fort.
Not to Pretermit
- Horse rides, Bird Watching and other adventurous sports in the
Reserve Forest.
- Handicrafts and the miniature paintings in the Mughal or the Rajput
style.
- Silver jewelery; puppets, pottery and its stone carved items.
- Handmade papers, marble and wooden carved doors
- The brass wares and precious- semiprecious stones
May We Assist You !
We take care of you and your concerns right from the day you book a tour
with us. From arrival till departure we will be there for you. We will
arrange sightseeing tour of the city and tell you the history and beliefs
related with a particular attraction. Be it a currency exchange matter or
locating important spots, we are there at every step. The exciting drives
and astounding destinations are sure to entice you and this is what are
motto is.
Please feel free to make any inquiry to us. Your satisfaction comes first
for us.