CHITTOR FORT (MEWAR), Rajasthan

The Chittor Fort or Chittorgarh is one of the largest forts in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort was the capital of Mewar and is today situated in the Chittorgarh town.

The fort precinct has several historical palaces, gates, temples and two prominent commemoration towers. Rajasthan is a desert area and, thus, it remains very hot throughout the year. So, it is recommended that you visit Fort of Chittorgarh in between November and February for a pleasant experience. This fort has got 9 gates in totality namely, Ganesh Pol, Jodala Pol, Ram Pol, Laxman Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol and Padan Pol. Chittorgarh Fort is the temple of Meera Bai dedicated to Lord Krishna. Famous place of visit is the Rana Kumbha Palace where Maharana Kumbha used to spend his days at Chittor. ticket is NOT necessary to enter the fort proper or enjoy the most amazing vistas, but only to enter to a few specific monuments such as Victory Tower and the Museum. The fort and the city of Chittorgarh host the biggest Rajput festival called the "Jauhar Mela".


BEST TIME TO VISIT :

In Summer : April to July 45.3 °C - 20.8 °C

In Monsoon : July to September 27 °C - 41 °C

In Winters : December to March 01 °C - 19 °C

HOW TO REACH ?

By Air : Its nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport of Udaipur, at a distance of 120kms.

By Road : It is having its own Bus Stand which is well connected by nearby cities, towns and villages like Udaipur jaipur, etc

By Rail : Chittaurgarh have its own railway station with station. It has direct train connectivity from Delhi, Mathura, Bhartpur etc.