The fort provided refuge to the Mewar rulers in times of conflict, especially Udai Singh, the Mewar’s baby king. It is also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, a legendary King of the Mewar. The fort was made in such a way to protect it from enemy forces. Encircling the fort is a 36 km long wall, with the width thick enough to arrange eight horses side by side. A self-sufficient fort, Kumbhalgarh was built with almost everything in its premises, with a view to endure a long siege. A number of palaces as well as temples inside the fort add to its glory. Only once in its lifetime, the fort has fallen to the combined forces of the Mughal and the Amber, only because of a shortage of drinking water.
Outside this magnificent fort, a trip to Kumbhalgarh offers a number of other attractions as well. The nature reserve of Kumbhalgarh is the perfect place for nature lovers. It is home to some exotic species of animals as well as birds. Then there is the Muchchal Mahavir Temple, dedicated to Lord Mahavira and Haldighati, the site of a famous historical battle between Maharana Pratap and the forces of Akbar.
When to visit Kumbhalgarh?
The best time to visit Kumbhalgarh is between October and June. The weather is pleasant during the monsoon too but the humidity is very high in this region. The safari in the National Park is not possible during the rainy season. The Kumbhalgarh Fort can also be visited during the journey between Ranakpur and Udaipur without any overnight stay here.
The activities to do
Safari in the Kumbhalgarh National Park: A jeep safari can be arranged to visit the forest of Kumbhalgarh. You can directly book this safari with the hotel or our travel consultant can book a safari for you. It is always recommended to book safaris in advance in India as the forest department allows only a limited number of travelers each day. During your safari, you can see various wild animals particularly found in the mountains of Aravalis such as monkeys, wild boars, bears, panthers, wild roosters etc.
Visit villages: Villages depict the real picture of the life and culture of any country. Plan a visit to tribal villages near Kubhalgarh and learn about the traditional tribal life in Rajasthan.