India Travel Update 
The grand city of Chittorgarh is the Pride of Rajasthan. The state is a genuine definition to chivalry and courage. It was received as a part of dowry by Bappa Rawal when he married the last Solanki princess, in the mid 8th century.
The magical city of Chittorgarh is situated near the Gambheri River, right besides the high hills. Its ancient monuments and forts speak of a legend which was grand and raw. For history lovers, tour to Chittorgarh will give you your ultimate satisfaction for your mind.
The first thing that you should visit on your tour to Chittorgarh is the Chittorgarh Fort. This massive building is situated at a height of 180 meters. It has several gateways as a result of its gigantic size. The main gates are Padal Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol and Ram Pol. This magnificent fort belonged to the 7th century but it still sings the songs of glory, courage and chivalry. A tour to this fort will also let you marvel at several buildings that are within the premises, the main being the Vijay Stambha or the Victory Tower. This tower is 37 m high with 9 storeys. If you are to visit this tower you can see the carvings that reflect the stories of the epical Ramayana and Mahabharata. The Kirti Stambha is another tower which is 22 meter high. This tower is dedicated to Adinath who was the first Jain Tirthankara. Here you will see carvings of Jain deities on the walls.
Another amazing palace that will let you speechless is the Rana Kumbha's Palace. According to history the palace has underground cellars where Rani Padmini and other women had committed Jauhar. Another beautiful sight is the Rani Padmini's Palace which is situated by the poolside. A tour to Chittorgarh without visiting these places would be completely incomplete.
If you are looking for a religious place where you seek a moment of serenity, tour to Chittorgarh is sure not to disappoint you. Take a tour to the Kumbha Shyam Temple and rejuvenate your soul. This temple was built during the reign of Rana Kumbha. The Indo-Aryan architectural style of temple is believed to have a charismatic relationship with Meerabai, the mystic poetess. You can also visit the Kalika Mata Temple which was built in 8th century AD. It was previously known as the Sun Temple till 14th century. Let the purity and the freshness wash off all your sins and stress. With us, take a tour to Chittorgarh and take back wonderful memories. Moreover, if you have an eye for art and sculpture, you should visit the Fateh Prakash Palace which is now converted to Government Museum. Here you can marvel at the beautiful display of sculptures brought in from the temples, old monuments and forts.
It’s your time to go back to an age when women were respected, courage was prayed and chivalry ran in the blood of all. Take a tour to Chittorgarh and live a life which is far gone and can never come back.
Reaching Chittorgarh
By Air: The nearest airport to Chittorgarh is at Udaipur at a distance of 112 km. The airport is connected with Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Lucknow by frequent flights
By Rail: The nearest railway station at Chittorgarh is on the western banks of Gambheri River. Chittorgarh is well connected by frequent train services with all the major cities of India like Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Jaipur, Kota, Alwar and Delhi
By Road: Chittorgarh has a good road network connecting it with major cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Bundi, Udaipur and Mount Abu
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