Top 10 most iconic places in Chittorgarh- The Ultimate travel guide
Top 10 Most iconic places in Chittorgarh- The
Ultimate Travel Guide for Chittorgarh
Kirti Stambh
Rajastan, the "Land of Kings," is a tapestry of vibrant culture, majestic forts, and endless desert landscapes. It is a kingdom of dreams, where every sunset paints the sky with royal shades, and history lives in every corner.
Today lets know about something about Chittorgarh and what are the top 10 most iconic places in Chittorgarh .
Chittorgarh, the majestic fortress city of Rajasthan, stands as a symbol of undefeated and royal serenity. Its towering fort on top a hill,tells stories of legendary warriors, brave queens, and epic battles fought for honor and pride. The fort, once the capital of Mewar, has brave history. Chittorgarh's rich history is mixed with tales of bravery of Rani Padmini. The city's timeless ruins and serene beauty continue to capture the essence of Rajasthan’s courage and dignity.
Table Of Content
1.Best Time to Visit
2.How to Reach
3.Where to Stay
4.Food
5.Sightseeing
1.Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit Chittorgarh is during the Winters. The months during Nov-Feb are the best to discover Chittorgarh city. The weather is pleasant and mildly cold and makes it comfortable to visit the city along with numerous forts, palaces and temples.
2.How To Reach
Rail -Chittorgarh railway station is a busy junction. It has direct rail links with all major Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jaipur and Kota. Visit Indian Railways website for train schedule and reservation: www.IndianRail.gov.in
Air-The nearest airport is Udaipur (Dabok Airport). The airport is located 70 kilometers from Chittorgarh and linked by daily Air Service from New Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
Road-Chittorgarh is well connected to all parts of India by roads.The bus stand (bus depot) of Chittorgarh is located in the mid of old and new city. There are good bus services (Private as well as government) available.
3.Where To Stay
Chittorgarh offers a variety of accommodation options, ranging from budget-friendly to more luxurious stays.
Hotel Padmini, Vinayak Guest House are some budget stays whereas Hotel Pratap Palace and Castle Bijaipur are some mid range hotel stay .
Luxury stays include RnB Chittorgarh and Fort Begu.
4.Food
A great place to visit and try some amazing delicacies of Rajasthan like Rajasthani Thali, daal baati churma ,ghewar etc to delight yourself .You can visit Gangaur restaurant, Padmini Restaurant , Chokhi dhani village resort to completely experience the food along with some folk dance and culture.
5.Sightseeing
Now comes the main exciting part which is exploring the city of Chittorgarh. Lets Goooooo!
1. CHITTORGARH FORT
inside the Chittorgarh fort
The city view from the fort
Chittorgarh Fort, also known as Water Fort, comprises of 22 water bodies, palaces, towers, and temples spread over 700 acres. Whenever we talk about the places to visit in Chittorgarh, this fort tops the list because of its fascinating history and the Jauhar performed by the queens during the time of war. The main attractions of the fort are the two memorial towers, Kirti Stambh and Vijay Stambh. This is one of the most popular places to see in Chittorgarh.
2. RANA KUMBHA PALACE
Inside Rana Kumbha Palace
City view from Rana Kumbha Palace
Rana Kumbha Palace is the oldest palace within the fort .The series of canopied balconies, stables of horses and elephants of the palace are a must on your Chittorgarh sightseeing list. They say that after the valiant defeat of Rana Kumbha, his queen, Rani Padmini committed Jauhar. The fort is ruins that the mughals has done to the fort . One can see the royal ruin of the fort that still tells the stories of the brave warriors.
3.PADMINI PALACE
Padmini Palace view
Located in the midst of the Chittorgarh Fort, Rani Padmini Palace is named after Queen Padmini. She was known for her impeccable beauty and intelligence. Tales say that she herself inspected the defence of the palace when the fort was under siege by Sultan of Delhi Alauddin Khilji. The story of Padmini stands as the symbol of valour and bravery in its chronicles.
4.MEERA TEMPLE
Meera Temple
In the vicinity of Chittorgarh Fort, stands the proof of the true love and devotion that Meera had for Lord Krishna. One of the most important temples, the charm of the idols of Lord Vishnu and other Goddesses makes the temple the most beautiful place to visit in Chittorgarh.
5.KALI MATA TEMPLE
View Of Kali Mata Temple
This temple is dedicated to Goddesses Kalika which is the Kuldevi of Mori Panwar Clan of Kshatriya Rajputs. One of the most religious places in Rajasthan, this temple was initially dedicated to the Sun God and was built by Bappa Rawal. Later, the statute of great Maa Kali was placed by Maharana Hamir and ever since the temple got its name Kali Mata Temple.
6.PADMAVATI PALACE
Gardens of Padmavati Palace
Padmavati Palace located in the heart of Chittorgarh Fort stands testimony to the legends and stories. The palace remained as the fond home of Rani Padmini, also hailed as Queen Padmavati. The braveheart queen of Chittorgarh known for her flawless and incomparable beauty once resided here and this place is straight out of a class act architecture.
7.VIJAY STAMBH
The Vijay Stambh(Tower Of Victory)
Vijay Stambh or the victory tower in Chittorgarh is an imposing monument that was built by Mewar King, Rana Khumba . One of the most popular tourist places in Chittorgarh, the structure of the tomb looks appealing with all the intricate carvings and designs. Since it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, you will notice a variety of Hindu gods and goddesses inscribed on the tomb walls. Once the inside of tower was accessible but now it has been closed from inside.
8.KIRTI STAMBH
Kirti Stambh
9. JAIN TEMPLE
Jain Temple
Jains make a holy pilgrimage to this temple to pay homage to their gods and ancestors.
It Stands Beside Kirti Stambh and was constructed by Jain Merchant. The whole tower and temple is dedicated to Rishabha , the first teerthankara.
10. SANWARIYA JI TEMPLE
Sanwariya ji Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is located 40km from Chittorgarh. Hundreds and thousands of visitors come daily to this temple. It is a very auspicious place and famous as wealthy businessman can be often seen coming to this temple and seek blessings from the Lord.
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