Chittorgarh
Photo: Koshy Koshy from Faridabad, Haryana, India (CC BY 2.0)November: best1 day
Former Mewar capital crowned by Chittor Fort, one of India's largest forts: Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Padmini's Palace and the Meera Temple.
A long half-day or a full day: about 3 hours to see the fort by autorickshaw or bicycle, plus nearby sights. Easy day trip or stopover between Udaipur and Bundi/Kota or Ajmer.
November: Pleasant
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Things to do
- Tour Chittor Fort by autorickshaw or bicycle: About 3 hours; arrange autos at the tourist office.
- Climb the Vijay Stambh
- See Padmini's Palace and Rana Kumbha's Palace
- Visit the Meera Temple
- Gaumukh Reservoir
- Climb to the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory)
- See the Kirti Stambha
Top sights
Chittorgarh Fort
India's largest fort by area, a UNESCO hill fort on a 180 m mesa, central to Mewar's history of sieges and sacrifice.
Padmini's Palace
Rana Kumbha's Palace
Vijaya Stambha
victory monument within Chittor Fort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India
Kirti Stambha
tower within Chittor Fort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India
Samadhishvara Temple, Chittorgarh
11th century Shiva temple in Chittor Fort of India
Padmini Mahal
Meera Palace
Kalika Mata Temple
Hindu temple at Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India
Fateh Prakash Palace Museum
Fatta Haveli
Raj Tilla
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