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Why Visit Rajasthan Tour in India ?
Architecturally stunning, the numerous of forts and palaces here are best to bewitch you. Roam through the arid golden sand land while sitting on camel’s back leading you to discover traditional villages of Rajasthan. Witnessing popular fairs and festivals like Pushkar fair, Urs fair, Nagaur festival and Brij festival are no less than exciting feast to attend. Don’t forget to indulge into some tough bargaining at colourful and vibrant local shopping streets selling textiles and jewellery. Visit to some of its world famous national parks add adventurous taste to your vacation.We are sure you won’t like to miss the vibrant magic of Rajasthan !
The forts and palaces of Rajasthan have numerous legends attached to it. It is a land of forts and palaces. There are also many sanctuaries which act as a shelter to varieties of fauna flora of the region. Built on high hilltops, on islands in lakes and in the middle of enormous deserts, the forts and palaces of Rajasthan India, showcase the architectural heritage of Rajasthan. The famous unending ‘Thar Desert’ is worth seeing. Despite of hot and humid climate in Rajasthan the people here are very colorful and lively.
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Chittaurgarh Fort - Chittaurgarh
Chittaurgarh Fort
Rajasthan is known for its forts and palaces and attracts a number of tourists every year.
The magnificient fort of Chittaurgarh was built between the fifth and the eighth century; this mansion attracts countless visitors every year. It was earlier named Chitrakot after the Mori Rajput King, Chitrangad under whose reign it was built.
The past of Chittaurgarh Fort boasts the heroic deeds the Rajput nobles encountered while saving their motherland and sacrifices the beautiful queens made to maintain their dignity. One of the legends is associated with a battle between Ala-ud-din Khilji(the Sultan of Delhi) and Ratan Singh. Around some time in the late fourteenth century, the sultan fell for the ruler’s wife after he had a momentary look of the beautiful lady in a water tank. In order to get her, he attacked Chittaurgarh. The Rajputs fought bravely against the intention of the then India Sultan to guard the dignity of the queen and but they were wiped out after some fierce battle. The queen of Chittaurgarh, Rani Padmini, commited sucide (Agni-Dahan) along with many other ladies of households to escape humiliation at the hands of sultan and his nobles.
Chittaurgarh fort is built 180 meter above the sea level, occupies two eighty hectares and rises up to a height of one hundred and fifty meters. The walls run along the 13 km peripheral length of the gate. The fort can be accessed by many gates. It is a fine example of the Rajput style of architecture.
Kirti Stambh
The seven-storied structure of Kirti Stambh is dedicated to the first jain Guru tirthankara or spiritual teacher, named Adinath. The architecture is thirty feet at the base and reduces to fifteen feet as it rises on top. It is cramped with a stairway of 54 steps. It adorned with Jain sculptures on the outer surroundings. It has a five feet high statue of the saint.
Vijay Stambh
Vijay Stambh is the most imposing structure within the region of Chittaurgarh Fort. Built up on a pedestal of forty seven square feet; the tower stands at a height of 122 feet. There are 157 steps circular stair case. It is said that it took ten years to complete the tower. The tower was built in the fifteenth century to signify the victory of the king over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa. The entire structure is covered with sculptures of Hindu deities and episodes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Sammidheshwara Temple
Next to tower is The Sammidheshwara Temple. Gaumukh reservoir and the palace of Queen Padmini are important spots. Places like Bhimtal Tank, Meera Temple, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and Kalika Mata Temple are worth visiting.
Jauhar Mela
The fort Chittorgarh hosts the biggest Rajput festival famously known as the "Jauhar Mela". It takes place annually on the anniversary of jauhars (mass suicide by the female community) that was done by the queen Padmini. This festival explores primarily the bravery of Rajput ancestors and the three (at different times) jauhars that happened in Chittorgarh Fort. Political ans socio economic situation of the country is also discussed during the celebrations.
It is a fine example of the Rajput style of architecture.
How to reach Chittorgarh by Rail
You can come directly via rail link to Chittorgarh Railway Station like Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jaipur, Kota, and Delhi. There are also regular buses for Ajmer, Bundi, Kota, and Udaipur from Chittaurgarh. For local transport, one can use auto-rickshaws and taxis.
Palace on Wheels is really a regal experience and so, there can be no better option than train to Chittorgarh.
How to reach Chittorgarh by Road
There are also regular buses for Ajmer, Bundi, Kota, and Udaipur from Chittaurgarh. Bus Service would enable you to come to Chittorgarh from the major towns and cities in India Chittorgarh (297kms), Jaipur (325kms), Delhi (583kms), Indore (325kms) and Ajmer (185kms). For local transport, one can use auto-rickshaws and taxis.
How to reach Chittorgarh by Air
The nearest Airport called Dabok Airport. This is also known as Maharana Pratap Airport. You can reach Chittorgarh by air from this Airport. It is located at a distance 90 kilometers from Chittorgarh.
Rajasthan is known for its forts and palaces and attracts a number of tourists every year.
The magnificient fort of Chittaurgarh was built between the fifth and the eighth century; this mansion attracts countless visitors every year. It was earlier named Chitrakot after the Mori Rajput King, Chitrangad under whose reign it was built.
The past of Chittaurgarh Fort boasts the heroic deeds the Rajput nobles encountered while saving their motherland and sacrifices the beautiful queens made to maintain their dignity. One of the legends is associated with a battle between Ala-ud-din Khilji(the Sultan of Delhi) and Ratan Singh. Around some time in the late fourteenth century, the sultan fell for the ruler’s wife after he had a momentary look of the beautiful lady in a water tank. In order to get her, he attacked Chittaurgarh. The Rajputs fought bravely against the intention of the then India Sultan to guard the dignity of the queen and but they were wiped out after some fierce battle. The queen of Chittaurgarh, Rani Padmini, commited sucide (Agni-Dahan) along with many other ladies of households to escape humiliation at the hands of sultan and his nobles.
Chittaurgarh fort is built 180 meter above the sea level, occupies two eighty hectares and rises up to a height of one hundred and fifty meters. The walls run along the 13 km peripheral length of the gate. The fort can be accessed by many gates. It is a fine example of the Rajput style of architecture.
Kirti Stambh
The seven-storied structure of Kirti Stambh is dedicated to the first jain Guru tirthankara or spiritual teacher, named Adinath. The architecture is thirty feet at the base and reduces to fifteen feet as it rises on top. It is cramped with a stairway of 54 steps. It adorned with Jain sculptures on the outer surroundings. It has a five feet high statue of the saint.
Vijay Stambh
Vijay Stambh is the most imposing structure within the region of Chittaurgarh Fort. Built up on a pedestal of forty seven square feet; the tower stands at a height of 122 feet. There are 157 steps circular stair case. It is said that it took ten years to complete the tower. The tower was built in the fifteenth century to signify the victory of the king over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa. The entire structure is covered with sculptures of Hindu deities and episodes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Sammidheshwara Temple
Next to tower is The Sammidheshwara Temple. Gaumukh reservoir and the palace of Queen Padmini are important spots. Places like Bhimtal Tank, Meera Temple, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and Kalika Mata Temple are worth visiting.
Jauhar Mela
The fort Chittorgarh hosts the biggest Rajput festival famously known as the "Jauhar Mela". It takes place annually on the anniversary of jauhars (mass suicide by the female community) that was done by the queen Padmini. This festival explores primarily the bravery of Rajput ancestors and the three (at different times) jauhars that happened in Chittorgarh Fort. Political ans socio economic situation of the country is also discussed during the celebrations.
It is a fine example of the Rajput style of architecture.
How to reach Chittorgarh by Rail
You can come directly via rail link to Chittorgarh Railway Station like Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jaipur, Kota, and Delhi. There are also regular buses for Ajmer, Bundi, Kota, and Udaipur from Chittaurgarh. For local transport, one can use auto-rickshaws and taxis.
Palace on Wheels is really a regal experience and so, there can be no better option than train to Chittorgarh.
How to reach Chittorgarh by Road
There are also regular buses for Ajmer, Bundi, Kota, and Udaipur from Chittaurgarh. Bus Service would enable you to come to Chittorgarh from the major towns and cities in India Chittorgarh (297kms), Jaipur (325kms), Delhi (583kms), Indore (325kms) and Ajmer (185kms). For local transport, one can use auto-rickshaws and taxis.
How to reach Chittorgarh by Air
The nearest Airport called Dabok Airport. This is also known as Maharana Pratap Airport. You can reach Chittorgarh by air from this Airport. It is located at a distance 90 kilometers from Chittorgarh.
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