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| Tour
to Chittorgarh India |
The city
of Chittorgarh lies 115 km to the east of
Udaipur.  It
is spread over an area of 700 acres. Crowning
a 7-mile long hill, Chittorgarh is home to
numerous palaces, towers, temples, etc. The
history of Chittorgarh is very rich, full
seizures and acquisitions. Bappa Rawal, the
founder of the Sisodia dynasty, married princess
Solanki. The kingdom of Chittorgarh was first
given as a dowry gift to him in the mid 8th
century. Read on this Chittorgarh city guide
to explore the city further:
Throughout the period of 8th century to the
16th century, the descendents Bappa Rawal
reigned over Mewar, stretching from Gujarat
to Ajmer. And during these times only, Chittorgarh
was besieged three times. The first time Chittorgarh
besieged was in the year 1303. Pathan King
Ala-ud-din Khilji got awed by the beauty of
Queen Padmini and attacked the Chittorgarh
fort to capture her. The year 1535 saw the
Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, raiding
the fort and sentencing many men to death.
It was during this time that womenfolk of
Chittorgarh, led by Rani Karnawati, committed
Jauhar (self immolation). After a few years,
in 1568, Mughal Emperor Akbar wrecked the
fort and brought it to ruins.
Presently, the Chittorgarh of Rajasthan, India
extends below the hill on the west side. An
embodiment of Rajput pride, romance and spirit,
Chittorgarh abounds with tales of heroism
and sacrifice. The main attraction behind
Chittorgarh travel & tourism is its colossal
fort, built on top of a hill. The fort is
a reflection of the Rajput culture and tradition.
Apart from that, there are a number of towers,
palaces, museums and temples worth visiting
in the city. |
| Transportation |
- Air: The nearest
airport is the Maharana Pratap Airport
at Udaipur, about 90 km from Chittorgarh
city.
- Train: Chittorgarh
is well connected by rail to other cities
and towns of Rajasthan and India. The
Chittorgarh railway station connects Chittorgarh
to cities such as Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Ajmer,
Kota, Udaipur and Delhi. In addition to
this, you also have the option to travel
by the Palace on Wheels luxury train.
- Road: There are
regular bus services from Chittorgarh
to other cities in Rajasthan and India.
Bus services operate for Delhi, Mount
Abu, Jaipur, Indore, Ajmer and many
other towns.
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| Climatic
Conditions |
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climate of Chittorgarh is quite dry and parched.
The summer season extends from April to June
and is quite hot. The average temperature
in summers falls between 43.8° C to 23.8°
C. The winter season lasts from October to
February. Chittorgarh weather in the winters
is pretty cool. The temperature averages around
28.37° C to 11.6° C. The monsoon season
falls during the months of June to August.
As far as climatic conditions of Chittorgarh,
Rajasthan in monsoon are concerned, there
is only slight rainfall that averages around
60 cm to 80 cm. The best time to visit Chittorgarh
is between September to March. |
| Tourist
Attraction in Chittorgarh
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As you travel
to Chittorgarh you will come across various
historical landmarks and destinations in the
city. Amongst the numerous tourist attractions
of Chittorgarh, the most famous ones are:
Chittorgarh
Fort
Chittorgarh fort is a huge and colossal
structure. The entrance to the fort is provided
through seven gates and lead up to the main
gate, Ram Pol (gate of Ram). The main gate
of the fort itself is Suraj Pol (Sun gate).
As per the legend, Bhim, a Pandava, started
the construction of the fort. There are a
number of magnificent monuments inside the
fort itself.
 Vijay
Stambh
Vijay Stambh means the to wer of victory.
Maharana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambh in
1440 AD to celebrate his victory over Mohamed
Khilji. It is 9 stories high and is decorated
with the sculptures of Hindu deities. It
provides an entrancing sight in the evening,
when it is illuminated with bright lights.
Kirti
Stambh
Kirti Stambh means the tower of fame. Built
by a wealthy Jain merchant in 12th century,
it is dedicated to Adinathji, the first
Jain teerthankar. Naked figures of the Digambars
adorn the tower. It is 22 m and 7 stories
high.
Rana
Kumbha Palace
Chittorgarh, Rajasthan sightseeing tour
must include Rana Kumbha Palace, the most
imposing monument in the Chittorgarh fort.
Rich heritage and architecture define this
palace. It is believed that the palace has
underground basements where Rani Padmini
and other women performed Jauhar.
Kumbha
Shyam Temple
The Kumbha Shyam temple is built in an Indo-Aryan
style. The temple is linked to Meerabai,
a passionate and ardent devotee of Lord
Krishna.
Ratan
Singh Palace
Ratan Singh Palace was built as a winter
resort for the kings. Looking over a small
lake, it presents a picturesque sight.
 Padmini
Palace
The famous places to see in Chittorgarh
also include Padmini Palace, built adjacent
to a lotus pool. It has a legend attached
to it. Ala-ud-din saw the reflection of
Queen Padmini in this pool. He was so captivated
and entranced by her that he fought a furious
battle with Maharana Ratan Singh (husband
of Maharani Padmini). This battle changed
the history of Chittorgarh.
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