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Kumbhalgarh

Kumbalgarh is a beautiful city which is famous for its fort which is also named after the city, Kumbalgarh Fort. Kumbalgarh Fort or Kumbhal Fort is a Mewar Fortress on the Westerly range of Aravali hills, in Rajsamand district near Udaipur of Rajasthan state in western India.

It is a world heritage site included in hill forts of Rajasthan. It was built by Rana Kumbha during the 15th century. The fort was occupied until the 19th century and is now open to the public. During the evening the fort is spectacularly lit for some time and one can admire how beautiful it looks. Kumbalgarh fort is the most important fort in Mewar after Chittorgarh fort. This fort is a major tourist attraction and people from all over the places especially comes to visit the fort and admire how beautiful it looks. People usually travel to the fort through taxi service in Udaipur. As GET CAB INDIA offers its best cab service in Udaipur and people find it the most comfortable way to travel in the city.

HISTORY OF KUMBHALGARH FORT

The Kumbhalgarh Fort has made its mark in history as the second largest wall after the great wall of China. The fort is further declared as a UNESCO world heritage site that is under the group hill forts of Rajasthan. The fort consists of a no. Of few Hindu and Jain temples which indicate the religious dedication of the rulers there and how they patronized the Jains and encouraged their culture in the kingdom.
The major attraction for the tourists is the history of the Kumbhalgarh fort. The beautiful fort is said to be the birthplace of Maharana Pratap. The fort further consists of the inscription on the foot of idols in the hanuman pol which provides with the details of the construction of the fort. There is a tank known as ‘ Badshahi Bavdi’ which was at that time built by the general of Akbar to provide drinking water to the army troops. The fort faced many problems initially during the construction but the problems were resolved by performing a human sacrifice and the main gate of the fortress which is hanuman pole contains a shrine and a temple to thank the great sacrifice of the warrior. The fort has seven fortified gateways and a number of Jain temples. Also, the Lakhola tank which is the most famous tank within the fort that was constructed by Rana Lakha.

HOW TO REACH KUMBHALGARH FORT

The fort is open from 9 AM to 6 PM every day every week throughout the year. You can visit Kumbhalgarh fort either by traveling through buses or through taxies. Usually, people hire taxi’s from GET CAB INDIA as they have the best taxi service in Udaipur. Traveling through buses can be exhausting as buses run by their fixed timings but once you hire a can from GET CAB INDIA you will just have to wait for the driver to arrive at the location you want him to pick you up and then drop you at any location you decide. GET CAB INDIA is well known for its cleanliness and well behaved and punctual drivers. The taxi service here offers many different cars according to your comfort, XUV, SUV, sedan, minivan, van, or even the royal cars.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best time to visit the fort is during the winter between the month of October and February. As the climate is much cooler and sustainable for people instead of the scorching heat of the summer during the months of March to June. Also, it id during the winters when GET CAB INDIA offers their best discounts to the customers. You can wander around the city by traveling through the taxi service in Udaipur and you won’t have any regrets. GET CAB INDIA has the most comfortable cabs and one can enjoy their services well and good.

PLACES TO EXPLORE NEARBY

  • The Kumbhalgarh Fort has a Ganesha temple which is assumed to be one of the ancient temples built inside the fort. It also has a Neel Kanth Mahadev temple, built-in 1458 CE, the central shrine of shiva in which the idol is made out of black stone which was renovated by Rana Sangha.
  • The fort also consists of a few Jain temples like parsva Nath temple, golera Jain temple, mamdeo temple, Surya mandir, and capital shah Jain temple.
  • Badal mahal is a splendid palace inside the fort. Badal mahal is a part of the fort and is a major tourist attraction because of its amazing architectural work and outstanding grandeur. This is a two-storied place located at the top of the fort famous for is colorful murals and breathtaking views.
  • Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary which is a haven for thrill and adventure is worth a visit. Surrounded by the Aravali this beautiful sanctuary is home to various kinds of flora and fauna. Initially, a hunting ground for the royal families this place is a major tourist attraction. The wildlife sanctuary has exotic wildlife species like wolves, leopards, sloth bears, nilgai, deer, chinkara and jungle cats.
  • Places in Kumbhalgarh are a piece of beauty and worth a visit, you will witness many historical beautiful places here with breathtaking views. GET CAB INDIA can help you explore all the places around with comfort and cleanliness, we promise to provide you with our best services while you enjoy your trip to the fullest.
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