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India's largest fort by area, a UNESCO hill fort on a 180 m mesa, central to Mewar's history of sieges and sacrifice.
Chittorgarh was Mewar's capital until 1568 and endured three famous sieges, linked to the stories of Rani Padmini, Rani Karnavati and the jauhar rites. The plateau holds palaces, temples, reservoirs and two towers, the Vijay Stambha and Kirti Stambha. Seven gates guard the winding approach road. It is ASI-protected and part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan World Heritage Site.
Highlights
- Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory)
- Kirti Stambha
- Rana Kumbha Palace
- Padmini Palace
- Meera temple
- Gaumukh reservoir
Tips
- Hire an auto or taxi for the full circuit
- Carry water; little shade
Around it
Within 1 km of Chittorgarh Fort.
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Samadhishvara Temple, Chittorgarh
11th century Shiva temple in Chittor Fort of India
Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA
Vijaya Stambha
victory monument within Chittor Fort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India
Photo: Ratnesh1948
Kirti Stambha
tower within Chittor Fort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India
Photo: Shakti
Rana Kumbha's Palace
Fort in Chittorgarh.
Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA
Padmini's Palace
Monument in Chittorgarh.
Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA
Kalika Mata Temple
Hindu temple at Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India
Padmini Mahal
Monument in Chittorgarh.
Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA
Meera Palace
Fort in Chittorgarh.
Photo: Daniel VILLAFRUELA
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