Forts In Udaipur

about the Fort of Udaipur in Rajasthan.
The imperial history of Mewar looks still alive in the forts of Udaipur. The Forts around Udaipur boast about the legends of glorious past. These ancient forts had witnessed the great battles of Mewar. The huge forts had served the Royalty of Mewar. In the present day, the fort stands as the quintessence of the sovereigns of the erstwhile age. These ancestral structures are made of solid foundations that have resisted the weather, cyclones and earthquakes since centuries.

Chittorgarh Fort and Kumbhalgarh Fort are the prominent forts that are located near Udaipur। Once these forts were part of the Royal kingdom, but today people from all over the globe come to visit these invaluable structures of Rajasthan, India. The magnificent architecture and splendid work of these forts are worth-seeing. Undoubtedly, you would be left wondering about the glorious days of the majestic Kings.

Kumbhalgarh Fort
Kumbhalgarh Fort is the second most important fort of the Mewar Rulers of Rajasthan। Read more about Kumbhalgarh Fort of India.

Location : At a distance of 64 kms in north-west of Udaipur, in राजस्थान district
Built by : Maharana Kumbha
Built in : 15th century
Highlights : Badal Mahal (the Palace of Clouds)
How to reach : One can easily reach Kumbhalgarh Fort either by taking regular buses or by hiring Taxis from Udaipur city

Kumbhalgarh Fort is the second most important fort of Rajasthan after Chittorgarh. Located at a distance of 64 kms from Udaipur in Rajasmand district, Kumbhalgarh Fort is easily accessible from the city of Udaipur. This unconquerable fortress is secured under the kind protection of the Aravali ranges. Kumbhalgarh Fort was built by Maharana Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The fort derived its name from the same factor.

Encircled by thirteen elevated mountain peaks, the fort is constructed on the top most ridges around 1,914 meters above sea level. The fortifications of the fort extend to the length of 36 kilometers and this fact has made this fort to be in the international records. It is stated to be the second longest wall in the world, the first being ''the Great Wall of China''। The huge complex of the Fort has numerous palaces, temples and gardens making it more magnificent.

Chittorgarh Fort
Chittorgarh Fort is acknowledged as the largest fort of India। Read more about Chittaurgarh Heritage Fort in Rajasthan.

The magnificent Chittorgarh fort located 175 kms. east of Udaipur is dedicated to Chitrangad Maurya Bappa Rawal who was the founder of the Sisodia dynasty. The fort is spread over 700 acres and houses regal palaces, temples and towers. This fort is rated as the foremost in embattlement tactics and is among the most impregnable forts ever built by the Rajputs.

The Chittorgarh fort rises like a mirage from the adjoining plains underneath and stands like a sentinel at a height of 180 meters. One has to cross several gates to reach Rampal which is the entry point to this impregnable fort. Legend has it that when Mughal emperor Akbar laid seize to the fort, two great Rajput warriors - Jaimull and Kulla fought till the last breath of their lives and in memory of the brave sons of the soil, two exquisite cenotaphs have been built within the ramparts.

The fort has several majestic palaces, each one more beautiful than the other. For instance the Rana Kumbha Palace, the Fateh Prakash Palace, Rani Padmini's Palace to name just a few of the palaces that are housed inside the fort all exemplify with the saga of gallantry, courage and heroism of the redoubtable Rajputs.