Kumbhalgarh One of the Most Awe-inspiring Hill Fort of Rajasthan

Kumbhalgarh is one of the biggest forts in the royal cap of Rajasthan. It is renowned for majestic and intricate architecture. The royal fort is quite extravagant and has an array of chattris and temples. It is located in the foothills of Aravalli hills, which adds to the grandness of the place. The Kumbhalgarh Fort is a major tourist attraction for its architectural grandeur. The 36 km long boundary wall is the second longest wall of the World. It is surrounded by verdant forest, which makes the fort look more pristine.

Kumbhalgarh Tourism: Things to do

Some of the things to do in Kumbhalgarh are:-

Visiting the Fort of Kumbhalgarh

Kumbhalgarh fort surrounds the city of Kumbhalgarh. The fort is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is known as Maharana Pratap's birthplace. The intrinsic designs of the fort make the palace look extremely beautiful.

Going around Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Rajsamand district, with greater than 578 sq km. The sanctuary is surrounded by dense forest.

Walking to Badal Mahal

Badal Mahal is an architecturally astounding piece of a palace located in the Kumbhalgarh fort. There are separate halls for men and women. One can view the entire city from this palace.

Visiting Neelkanth Mahadev Temple

This beautiful temple is dedicated to the Almighty Lord Shiva. It is believed that the Maharana Pratap used to worship Lord Shiva daily. The temple has a 6 feet Lingam of Lord Shiva.

Trekking to Parshuram Temple

It is believed that Parshuramji meditated in this cave and it was enshrined by Lord Shiva himself. Along with Lord Shiva, there is an idol of Lord Ganesh and nine 'kunds' that never dry. Further, there are mesmerizing views of Aravalli Hills from this temple. There are 500 steps to reach the main area.

Praying at Jain Temple in Kumbhalgarh

This temple is one of the most beautiful temples in terms of carvings. There are various statues added to the temple. It is devoted to various Tirthankaras, namely Lord Adinath, Lord Neminath and Lord Parasnath. It has distinct 1444 carved pillars and 29 halls.

Kumbhalgarh Tourism: Best time to visit Kumbhalgarh

The best time to visit Kumbhalgarh is from October to February, when the weather is ideal for sightseeing. One can also visit from July to August when there is a monsoon season. During this time, the city looks very picturesque, beautiful and it gleams with greenery.

Kumbhalgarh Tourism: Resorts in Kumbhalgarh

Club Mahindra Fort Kumbhalgarh

This resort is a 4-star grand resort located in Kumbhalgarh. There is a wide range of facilities available here, from spa to outdoor swimming pools. The balcony view is very beautiful. There are various tropical trees located near the resort.

Amenities available - Free parking, free Internet access, pool, free breakfast, bicycle on rent, babysitting, kid activity room, buffet, conference facilities, meeting rooms, banquet room are some of the facilities available here. Some other amenities are an indoor & outdoor pool, sauna, restaurant, breakfast buffet, and laundry service are available.

The rooms have 24/7 housekeeping, minibar, room service, refrigerator, air conditioning system, and others.

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