8 Places You Should Definitely Visit Around Chittorgarh Rajasthan

Chittorgarh Fort: 

Chittorgarh is situated at the south eastern region of Rajasthan. Chittorgarh Fort is one of the largest Fort in India and it is also in UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city of Mewar remembered for the glories battle of Allah-Ud-Din Khilji and Maharaja Rattan Singh and also for the Jauhar of Rani Padmini.

The main attraction of Chittorgarh Fort is Vijay Stambha, Kirti Stambha and Padmini Mahal.

Best Time to Visit: September - April

How to Reach: 

By Air: Udaipur Airport is the Nearest airport around 100km from Chittorgarh.

By Train: Chittorgarh Junction has train connectivity with every city and directly connected to Metro cities Delhi and Mumbai.

By Bus: Connected to all National Highways.

Entry Fees:  Rs. 10 INR (Indian)

                      Rs. 100 INR (Foreigners)

Stay Option: Various Hotels available..Chetak Hotel, Hotel Meera, Pratap Palace, Nandan Hotel, Hotel Vinayak, etc..

1. Vijay Stambha: 

Vijay Stambha(Tower of victory) is called the symbol of Chittorgarh, erected by Rana Kumbha between 1458-1468 to commemorate his vioctry over Mahmud Shah I Khilji. 

It's 122ft long in Height and having 9 stories and 157 steps. Recently, it has been shut down by government because of maintenance.

2. Kumbha Palace:   

Kumbha Place is one of the oldest monument and also the  most Haunted place, people believed that spirits of women who died in Jauhar are still present there.

The place also included the Elephant and Horse stables and also the Temple of Lord Shiva. This is the place where Rani Padmini committed Jauhar along with many other women.

3. Padmini Palace: 

Padmini Palace is a white building and a three storied structured located in southern part of the Fort. This is Built in the concept of Jal Mahal(surrounded by the water).

Rani Padmini was known for her impeccable beauty and intelligence. It is the place where Allah-Ud-Din Khilji was permitted the glimpse of Rani Padmini, later her beauty besotted him and convinced him to destroy Chittor in order to possess her. After Maharaja Rattan Singh was killed, Rani Padmini Committed Jauhar.

4. Meera Temple:

Chittorgarh Fort stands for dignity and true love. Meera Temple is the symbol of true love of Meera Bai had for Lord Krishna. Meera Bai devoted her love and  whole life in the worship of Lord Krishna.

5. Kalika Mata Temple:

Kalika Mata Temple is across the Padmini Mahal. Kalika Mata temple was originally constructed and dedicated to Surya(Lord Sun) in 8th century and destroyed in 14th century. Again, it was rebuilt as Kalika Mata Temple.

This temple is dedicated to goddesses Kalika which is the Kuldevi of Panwar Clan of Kshatriya Rajputs.

6. Light and Sound Show:  

Light and Sound Show is the main Eye Catcher Chittorgarh Fort attracts local and as well as tourists also. Theme of this show is based on the History of Chittorgarh, about the Maharaja's and Rani's of Mewar.

Show Timing: Show starts at 7:00 pm Everyday. 

Ticket Price:  Around Rs. 100 INR

7. Sunset Point:

Sunset point is also the eye catching point of Chitorgarh Fort, which the perfect combination of Sunset and Ariel view of the city. Sunset point of Chittorgarh Fort is a perfect place for having good time with friends and family.

8. Sanwaliaji Temple:

The Sanwaliaji Temple of the Dark Krishna is located between Chittorgarh and Udaipur highway, about 40kms from Chittorgarh city. It is believed that when villagers digging the place they found three statutes of Lord Krishna and all of them are very beautiful and divine. 

People believed that all wishes and desires are fulfilled when they visit Shree SanwaliaSeth Temple.