Places To Visit In Kumbhalgarh

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Kumbhalgarh Fort is a Mewar fortification on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills, in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan in western India. It is known and popular as a World Heritage Site included in Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Constructed and expanded in the course of the 15-19th century by Rana Kumbha, Kumbhalgarh is also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar. Occupied until the late 19th century, the fort is now open to the public and is spectacularly lit for a few minutes each evening. Kumbalgarh is situated 82 km northwest of Udaipur by road. It is the most important fortress in Mewar after Chittaurgarh.

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Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. Covering a total surface area of 578 sq km and stretching across the Aravalli ranges, it encircles parts of Udaipur, Rajsamand, and Pali. The wildlife sanctuary encompasses the historic Kumbhalgarh Fort and is also named after the fort. This hilly dense forest of Kumbhalgarh will definitely prove to be a pleasant surprise for those who consider Rajasthan a desert state. The green tract of the park forms a dividing line between the two different parts of Rajasthan; Mewar and Marwar.

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Badal Mahal is also a part of the main fort. It is divided in two sections: Zanana and Mardana Halls for ladies and men respectively. The architecture of both these sections is astounding. Also, the view of the surrounding area from the top of the tower is spellbinding.

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Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple is within the fort vicinity. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva whose 6 feet Lingam is in the temple. This deity is one of the very few ones being worshipped and maintained by the locals.

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This temple is right below the Kumbhalgarh Fort. It had four huge slabs with inscriptions on them, but these have been transferred to the Udaipur museum.

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Situated within the premises of Kumbhalgarh Fort in Hanuman Pol in Kumbhalgarh, Vedi Temple is a revered Jain temple that is presided by the local deity- Goddess Vedi. Built in an octagonal shape, the temple stands on 36 pillars and was built by Rana Kumbha in the honour of the sacrifice of the pilgrims. Later, it was renovated by Maharana Fateh Singh. And it is also only sacrificial site present in all the country. Maintained and protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, the temple revered with positivity and divinity and is also one of the most visited attractions in the region.

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Parshuram Temple is a cave temple that is enshrined by Lord Shiva. It is believed that the Hindu sage Parshuram stayed and meditated here at this spot. Other than Lord Shiva, there is also an idol of Lord Ganesh and also has nine kunds that almost never run dry. A trail of around 500 stairs lead down to the temple that is more or less like a trek. Besides, the temple offers enchanting views of the surrounding Aravalli Hills and so, it is also a favourite place for nature lovers and tourists.