Chittorgarh is the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. It reverberates with history of heroism and sacrifice, which is evident as it echoes with the tales sung by the Bards of Rajasthan. The main reason for visiting Chittorgarh is its massive hilltop fort, which is a depiction of Rajput culture and values. The fort stands on a 240-hectares site on an 180m high hill that rises rapidly from the plains below.
Chittorgarh Fort is a massive structure with a 1 kilometre zigzag accent to it. The road leads through seven gates to the main gate Rampol (meaning Gate of Ram). On the climb between the second and third gate you see two Chattris cenotaphs built to honour Jaimull and Kulla heroes of 1568 siege by Emperor Akbar. The main gate of the fort itself is Surajpol (meaning Sun Gate). Within the fort a circular runs around the ruins of the fort.
Full Day excursion tour to Chittorgarh will cover following places.
- Gora Ver Badal Haveli
- Fateh Prakash Badal Mahal
- Meera Bai Temple
- Vijay Stambh
- Johar Kund
- Padmini Kalpanik Pratima
- Jamal Pata Haveli
- Maha Kali Temple
- Maharani Padmini Mahal
- Mrig Van
- Bhim Lat Kund
- Meena Bazar
- Suraj Pole Gate
- Prachin Nil Kanth Temple
- Kirti Stambh
- Maharana Jai Singh Mahal
- Sanwaliya Seth Temple