A Day Tour to Chittorgarh Fort from Udaipur
Highlights
Udaipur, Chittaurgarh
cultural, historical, Story Telling
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Embark on this heritage tour from Udaipur to visit the glorious Chittorgarh Fort, the largest fort in India. Admire the very beautiful Padmini Palace and learn about Rani Padmini, the brave-hearted queen who performed Jauhar. See the Tower of Fame (Kirti Stambha) and the Tower of Victory (Vijaya Stambha), and Rana Kumbha Palace, home of the very famous poetess Meerabai.
Itinerary
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Udairpur - Chittorgarh Fort - Udaipur
- Meet the tour guide in the morning, leave from Udaipur and start your 2-hour journey towards Chittorgarh Fort, the largest fort in India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Explore the Chittorgarh Fort, the capital of Mewar, which sprawls over the hill 180 meters in height over an area of 280 ha above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River. The fort has several historical palaces, gates, a temple and two prominent commemorative towers. Legend has it that Alauddin Khilji, who was the first to sack Chittor, was so besotted by the regal beauty of Rani Padmini that he was overpowered by a desire to possess her. But the noble queen preferred death over dishonour and committed "Jauhar" (mass self-immolation).
- Visit the 9-metre-wide Vijaya Stambha or the Tower of Victory, located within the Chittor Fort. The tower was constructed by Rana Kumbha, the Mewar king, in 1448 to commemorate his victory over Mahmud Khilji and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
- Continue your visit to the Kriti Stambha or Tower of Fame, another important feature of Chittor Fort. The Solanki-style architectural tower is 22-metre long and was established by the first Jain Tirthankar.
- See the Padmini Palace, home of Rani Padmini, lying near Chittorgarh Fort. You can also visit the Rana Kumbha Palace, situated inside the Chittorgarh Fort, home to the famous bhakti poetess, Meerabai.
- Get dropped off at your place in Udaipur.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.