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Built by
Rana Kumbha in mid 15th century, Kumbhalgarh is the second most
important bastion of Mewar, after Chittaurgarh. Covering an
area of 12 sq km, this fort fell only once to the army of Akbar
and that too because the water supply of the fort was contaminated
by the enemy forces. Even today the fort is reached with some
difficulty so its inaccessibility when it was built can be imagined.
It served as a refuge for the rulers of Mewar in times of strife.
The fort lies 1,100 metres above sea level and enclosed within
its fortified ramparts are palaces, temples, fields, water sources
and farms fully self-contained to withstand a long siege. Kumbhalgarh
provides an excellent view of the countryside where many fierce
battles were fought. It also has its significance of being the
birth place of Maharana Pratap.
General
Info
Area: 586 Sq Km
Altitude: 1914 metres
Languages: Hindi, English and Rajasthani
Climate:
Like the rest of Rajasthan, Kumbhalgarh experiences
really hot summers while winters are a bit colder with temperatures
hovering between 11 - 25 degrees Celsius.
Best time to visit: October to February. |
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Kumbhalgarh
Fort
Perched atop the Aravallis, The Kumbhalgarh Fort is the second
principal fortress after Chittorgarh. Built by Maharana Kumbha
in the 15th century, the fort extends over 12Km and encloses
many temples, gardens and palaces. Renovated in the 19th century
The Kumbhalgarh Fort is accessible only by jeep from Kelwara
through the seven gates.
Haldighati
This is the place where the famous battle between Rana Pratap
and the massive forces of the Mughal Emperor Akbar was fought
in 1576 AD. The Chhatri of Maharana's horse-Chetak is noteworthy.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
The Sanctuary supports a rich wildlife such as the panther,
sloth bear, wild boar, scientifically bred crocodiles and the
four horned antelope. The most famous attractions are the flamingoes,
cormorants, spoonbills and egrets which can be spotted during
winters.
Muchhal Mahavira Temple
situated about 5Km from Ghanerao in the Kumbhalgarh sanctuary.
The distinctive feature of the temple is the statue of Lord
Mahavira with a moustache.
Rajsamand Lake
On the way to Kumbhalgarh lies the magnificent dam - the Rajsamand
Lake. The royal lake, was built in 1660 AD by Rana Raj Singh.
From here, one can have a spectacular view of the sunset with
beautiful 'torans' or arches and 'chhatris' adorning the embankment.
The lake has a Rest House of the Irrigation Department on the
embankment below. The Rest House has a beautifully laid out
garden interspersed with exquisite sculptures excavated from
the ruins nearby.
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Gher
Ghoomer festival
Celebration of the Gher Ghoomer festival before the Chamunda
Devi Temple has been a tradition of the local tribes for the
last six centuries. Colourful crowds from all the surrounding
villages congregate at this place to celebrate the festival
with much enthusiasm. As part of the traditional celebrations,
in one circle, young men belonging to the tribes inhabiting
the region like the Bheels, Garasias, and Rawats dance to the
mesmeric beat of huge drums. In another circle, village girls
of these tribes spray and splash each other with colored water,
singing songs replete with double entendres. A euphoria-inducing
local brew laced with bhang is offered to anybody who is willing
to accept the customary manwar (friendship cup). |
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By Road
: One can reach Kumbhalgarh by road from Udaipur (84Km)
and Ranakpur which is 18Km from Kumbhalgarh. Many Rajasthan
Roadways passenger and deluxe buses pass through Kumbhalgarh
from Ajmer, Pushkar, Jodhpur and Ajmer.
By Air : Udaipur, 84 km is the nearest airport.
By Train:
The nearest railhead is in Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) which is
80Km from Kumbhalgarh and is connected with all the major cities
of the country.
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