Kumbhalgarh Fort, Udaipur

Rajasthan has a rich history of its own, which makes it a center of tourist attraction. The forts and palaces here attract a lot of tourists. By the way, from Jaipur to Jaisalmer, Amber Fort is very famous among the people. Rajasthan has a rich history of its own, which makes it a center of tourist attraction. The forts and palaces here attract a lot of tourists. Although the Amer fort from Jaipur to Jaisalmer is very famous among the people, but among them the fort of Kumbhalgarh has a different importance. This fort's 36 km long wall is its unique selling point. It is a part of the Hill Fountains of Rajasthan World Heritage Site. This fort wall, which Rana Kumbha constructed during the 15th century, holds the title of second-largest wall in Asia. Let us know about this fort through this article and about other interesting things –

Second largest wall in the world

Although Kumbhalgarh is known as the Great Wall of India, you surely have heard of the Great Wall of China. The second-largest fort in Rajasthan after Chittorgarh Fort is Kumbhalgarh Fort, which is situated 80 kilometres north of Udaipur's jungles. The Kumbhalgarh Fort is the longest fort in the world, with perimeter walls that stretch 36 km (22 mi) and are 15 ft wide. It was built in the Aravalli range on a mountaintop 1,100 metres (3,600 feet) above sea level. One of the walls is made. Maharana Pratap, the renowned king of Mewar, was born in the Kumbhalgarh Fort, which is sprawled across the Aravalli Range. Rajputs hold a special place in this fort's residents' affections because of this. The fort was proclaimed in 2013

Structure of Kumbhalgarh Fort

The fort is built with seven massive gates. The main buildings inside this grand fort are Badal Mahal, Shiv Mandir, Vedi Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir and Mammadev Mandir. The Kumbhalgarh fort complex contains 360 temples, 300 of which are Jain temples and the remainder Hindu. This fort's unique feature is that it was never truly conquered in battle. However, it was captured only once by the Mughal forces when they poisoned the fort's water supply. You need to climb a steep ramp like path (a little over 1 km) to reach the main fort. There are different sections with rooms built inside the fort and they are given different names.

Light and Sound Show

Every evening there is a light and sound show which starts at 6.45 pm and if you are here, you must definitely watch it once. The 45-minute show is an engaging experience that brings alive the history of the fort.The cost of the show is INR 100 for adults and INR 50 for children. It starts at 6.45 pm and gets quite dark by the end, so it is advised to use torches to venture out In the evening, huge lights are illuminated to illuminate the fort. This uses 50 litres of ghee and about 100 kg of cotton. In the fort's courtyard, there is a light and sound display every night.

Shiva temple with huge Shivling

A massive Shivling of roughly 5 feet in height may be found in the Neelkanth Mahadev Shiva temple inside the fort. It is said that Maharana Kumbh was so huge in body that when he used to 'abhishek' the Shivling, he used to offer milk by reaching the height of the Shivling while sitting.

Things to do at Kumbhalgarh Fort

1. Be Astounded and Inspired by India's Largest Wall

2. Watch the Light and Sound Show and be amazed

3. Ascend to the Cloud Palace

4. Take In Neelkanth Mahadev Temple's Sacredness

5. Visit Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary For A Jungle Safari

6. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Trekking Expedition

7. Visit the Ganga Govardhan Museum to learn about the Prehistoric Era

8. Visit Mammadev Temple To Pay Respects To Great Rajput Kings

9. Kumbhalgarh Reserves Horseback Riding

10. Take a village stroll

Kumbhalgarh Fort Information

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Conclusion

A beautiful and enjoyable adventurous holiday can be had at Kumbhalgarh. The magnificent Kumbhalgarh Fort will provide you with a wealth of wonderful sights, and the town's intrigue will keep you interested with its adventure. There are numerous activities available at Kumbhalgarh. After getting a preview of what Kumbhalgarh has in store, you shouldn't miss it for too long. Plan a stunning trip to Kumbhalgarh right away!