Located at a distance of about 115 km from Udaipur, Chittorgarh was received as a dowry by Bappa Rawal, the founder of the Sisodia dynasty. The Chittorgarh town encompasses an area of about 700 acres and your tour to Chittorgarh will chiefly comprise of your visits to the renowned historical edifices that dot Chittorgarh.

One of the major highlights of the tour to Chittorgarh is the imposing Chittorgarh Fort. Situated at a height of 180 meter, there are several gateways to the fort. The most important among these gateways are the Padal Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol and Ram Pol. Tour to Chittorgarh also implies a tour of the fort that incorporates many interesting structures. The Vijay Stambha or the Victory Tower, 37 meter high, comprises of nine storeys. The Kirti Stambha is consecrated to Adinath who was the first Jain Tirthankara.

Adorned with the deities of Jain pantheon, the credit for the construction of this tower goes to a wealthy Jain merchant

Your tour to Chittorgarh will remain inconclusive without a visit to Rana Kumbha’s Palace. According to the popular belief, it is in the underground cellars of the palace that Rani Padmini and other women committed Jauhar. Adjacent to the pool is Rani Padmini’s Palace which is yet another must-visit structure on your tour to Chittorgarh.

The other places of immense tourist interest in Chittorgarh, which warrant a special visit if you have time in hand comprise of the Kumbha Shyama Temple, Kalika Mata Temple, Government Museum, Fateh Prakash Palace, Nagari and Bassi Village. You might also like to pay a special visit to Jagat, Bijolia, Castle Bijapur and Menal.

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