Introduction of Chittorgarh

The most romantic name in Rajasthan is Chittaur. Chittorgarh was founded by Bappa Rawal in 8th century and is situated at an altitude of 408 mts above sea level. The climate in Chittorgarh is very pleasant. In Summers it is about 23.8° Celsius and in winters it is about 11.6° Celsius. So, the best season to visit Chittorgarh is from September to March. Chittorgarh is known for its massive fort which is 3 miles long and 495 feet high and also for Vijaystambha and Kirtistambha (Tower of Victory). Mirabai, 16th century poet and Rani Padmini belongs to Chittorgarh. Rajasthani, Hindi and English are the languages which are spoken in Chittorgarh.

History of Chittorgarh

Chittaur is more than a ruined citadel; it is a symbol. It stands for all that was brave, true and noble in the Rajput tradition. Chittaur was sacked three times, and on each occasion the rite of Jauhar was performed. The first was in 1303 when Allauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi coveted the famous Rajput beauty Rani Padmini whose face he had seen reflecting on a mirror. Padmini led the Jauhar rather than submit to dishonour. The second was in 1533 when the Sultan of Gujarat attacked Bikramjeet of Chittaur. Rani Karnavati, a Bundi Princess, take the jauhar in which many women and children perished. Her own infant son, Udai Singh, was smuggled out of Bundi to preserve the line. Udai Singh returned as a child to Chittaur and he lived to inherit the throne of Chittaur. But his traumatic childhood had taught him that discretion was certainly to be preferred to valour, so when in 1567, Mughal Emperor Akbar besieged Chittaur, Udai Singh escaped leaving its defense to two sixteen year old heroes, Jaimal of Bednore and Patta of Kelwa. They died in true Rajput tradition after the jauhar had been proclaimed and Akbar, taking no chances, razed the Fort to rubble. Chittaur was never inhabited again but it always asserted the heroic spirit of Rajput warriors. Udai Singh built his new capital in Udaipur.

It is believed that Bhim, the legendary figure of the Mahabharta, visited this place to learn the secrets of immortality and became the disciple of a saint, but his impatience to perform all the rites deprived him of his goal, and out of sheer anger he stamped on ground creating water reservoir, this reservoir is now known as Bhim Lat. It is also believed that Bappa Rawal the legendary founder of the Sisodia clan, received Chittaur in the middle of 8th century, as a part of the dowry after marriage with the last Solanki princess. After that his descendants ruled Mewar which stretched from Gujarat to Ajmer, upto the 16th century.

Tourist Attraction in Chittorgarh

The main tourist attraction in Chittorgarh is the Chittorgarh Fort. The Chittorgarh Fort is the indomitable pride of Chittor. The fort is massive structure with many gateways built in 7th century AD and perched on a height of 180 m hill and sprawls over 700 acres. The other places which can be visited in Chittorgarh are Tower of Victory, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Fateh Prakesh Palace Museum, Rana Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace, Meera Temple, Kalika Mata Temple, Jaimal and Patta Palace.

How to get here

By Air:
Udaipur which is about 112 km is the nearest airport.

By Rail:
By train, Chittorgarh is connected to Ajmer, Jaipur, Alwar, Delhi, Bundi, Kota, Udaipur, Ahmedabad and various other cities.

By Road:
Bus services operate between Chittorgarh and several other destinations in India and Rajasthan.

Map of Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh City Tour
3 Days / 2 Nights
Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Udaipur

Day 01: Udaipur

Arrival at Udaipur airport or railway station. Upon arrival in Udaipur, you will be transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 02: Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Udaipur (about 240 km)
Today we drive to Chittorgarh. In Chittorgarh we visit the Chittorgarh Fort, Vijay Stambha and Kirti Stambha. The Chittorgarh Fort is the indomitable pride of Chittor. The fort is massive structure with many gateways built in 7th century AD and perched on a height of 180 m hill and sprawls over 700 acres. After having sightseeing in Chittorgarh we drive back to Udaipur.

Day 03: Udaipur
After having breakfast drive to airport or railway station to reach next destination.

Inclusions:
      Standard Rooms on twin sharing basis.
    Breakfast in the Hotel.
      Driver allowances.
      Toll Tax and Parking.
      Hotel Transfer at all places.
      Vehicle Insurance included.
      Petrol/Gas cost included.
      All Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Indo Vacations
         representative.
      All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an individual air-conditioned
         vehicle (car/Jeep etc.) with driver (reliable, experienced and English speaking- have
         a look at the references on our website from all over the world).

Exclusions:
      Any Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills and Alcoholic
         beverages.
      Entrance/administrative fees.
      Camera fees (still or movie).
      Unspecified meal etc.
      International or Domestic Flights.

We always look forward for any changes in the itinerary as wished by you for your individual trip.

Major Tourist Attractions in Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh Fort

Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh The Chittorgarh fort stands on a 180 m high hill that rises rapidly from the plains below. Chittorgah fort is the India's largest fort and the ultimate symbol of Rajput chivalry and pride. The ascent to the Chittorgarh fort is led by a winding road defended by seven fortified gateways or 'pols'. There are 7 gateways to the main gate which are Padan Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ganesh Pol, Jorla Pol, Lakshman Pol and Ram Pol. The Suraj Pol is the gate on the east. On the climb, there are two chhatris where Jaimal and Kalla, heroes of the 1568 reign, fell during the struggle against Akbar. Near the Padan Pol is the memorial of Rawat Bagh Singh who joined hands with King Vikramaditya to fight against Sultan Bahadur Shah of Gujarat when Chittor fort was attacked the second time. The Bhairon Pol is named in the memory of Bhairondas Solanki who also fought against Sultan Bahadur Shah in 1534 AD. The Hanuman Pol, the Ram Pol and the Lakshman Pol have a temple in their vicinity. The Jorla Pol has two adjacent gateways.

Major Attractions in Chhitorgarh Fort

Vijay Stambh or Tower of Victory : An outstanding feature of the fort is the Vijay Stambh or the Tower of Victory. This imposing 37 metres high structure with nine storeys is covered with exquisite sculptures of Hindu deities. It was built in 1440 AD by Maharana Kumbha, a powerful ruler of Mewar to commemorate his victory over the Muslim rulers of Malawi and Gujarat.

Kirti Stambh or Tower of Fame : Kirti Stambh, a 22 meters high tower was built by a wealthy Jain merchant in the 12th century AD. This tower is dedicated to Adinathji, the first of the Jain Tirthankaras and is decorated with figures of the Jain pantheon.

Padmini Palace: Built beside a beautiful lotus pool with a historical pavilion, it is the place where Alauddin Khilji saw the reflection of Queen Padmini and got so mesmerized with her beauty that he decided to possess her at any cost leading to jauhar, mass suicide of women in the fort.

Fateh Prakash - Near Kumbha’s palace is Fateh Prakash, the most modern building in Chittor. Built in the early 20th century, the palace was the home for Maharana Fateh Singh, Chittor’s ruler who died in 1930. A part of the building has now been converted into a museum but the rest of it is closed to visitors.

Museum in Chittorgarh

Fateh Prakash Palace Museum:
Inside the historical Chittorgarh Fort, one big portion of the Fateh Prakash Palace was converted into a museum in 1968. It has a great collection of sculptures. The important sculptures are of Lord Ganpati from Pangarh, Indra and Jain Ambica statues from Rashmi village of post medieval period. Some weapons, daggers and arms are also displayed in the museum.

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Excavations at Ahar (South Rajasthan)	Origin of the Rajputs
Origin of the Guhilas, their Rise and Bappa Rawal in Rajasthan	Moguls & Chauhans Resistance in Rajasthan
Rawal Ratan Singh of Rajasthan and his Resistance against the Turks	Maharana Kumbha (1433 – 1468) and his Political Achievements
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Rajasthani Paintings Schools	Merger of Rajput states in the Indian Union
Resistance of Mahararana Pratap of Mewar Against Akbar	Maratha - Rajputs Relations
Raja Man Singh of Amber	Rathore – Sisodia Alliance & Achievements of Raj Singh in Mewar
Role of Durga Dass Rathor in the history of Rajasthan	Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur , Mughals and Marathas
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