India is a country universally acknowledged for its heritage, culture and diversity. It can be interestingly called a rainbow of numerous shades compiled together to represent what all the world can have. From monuments to artwork, from food to traditions, India has casted a carpet of innumerable gems that excites the travelling souls.

Of course, there are so many recognized buildings and monuments which seeks the attention of a large number of tourists. Amongst the far stretched list of beautiful structures is the Kumbhalgarh Fort situated in Rajasthan. This fort is one of the most popular tourist attractions in India known universally for many features.

Background and Facts about the Fort

Kumbhalgarh Fort is a worldly known Indian Heritage built in late 15^th century by Rana Kumbha. It is known as one of the hill forts of Mewar situated in the vibrant state of Rajasthan. The mesmerizing architecture, grand beauty and tales of the legacy makes this robust fort a must visit. Talking about the grandeur, it comes from the wonderful architecture giving the testimony of Mandan under whose supervision the fort was brought to existence.

There are some greater facts about the fort which one should always take a note of:

1. Wall of 36kms- The 2^nd Greatest Wall in the World

Besides the world has The Great Wall of China, India is not lacking behind to represent its capabilities. Kumbhalgarh Fort constitutes a wall that is stretched to 36kms in length, and is 15 feet in width, making it the second biggest wall in the world after The Great Wall of China. According to some distinct facts, this wall was built after many failed efforts following the sacrifice of a pilgrimage in whose honor a shrine was built on the main gate.

2. Grandiose of the Architecture

The view fills the Indian Lungs with pride and joy. Indeed, the architecture, structure and the layout of Kumbhalgarh fort is something to relish once in a lifetime. This fort was built by the most talented architectures of the time and supervised by Mandan who was known for his mastery in the engineering elements. There are 4 main gates in the fort namely Aaret, Hanuman, Hulla and Ram Pol. Then there are multiple sections of the fort like Badal Mahal, Kumbha Mahal etc. The Badal Mahal was the most attractive building build by Rana Fateh Singh which acts as the one of the most hindering forces for the intruders.

3. The view most loved

The percentage of tourism faces an increase in the monsoon season because the most serene and calm view of Kumbhalgarh Fort is encountered in that season. A natural bliss, far stretched blue skies, lush green Aravali ranges adds on to the natural beauty of the place. Visitors gets to see the peaceful atmosphere when the clouds are flying over the fort and the occasional showers happen to compliment the overall scene.

4. Something Invincible has come along

Little things add to the beauty. There is a holy temple inside Kumbhalgarh Fort named Neelkantha Mahadeva holding the faith of the masses. A huge Shivaling of approximately 5ft’ is built inside the temple well. Travelers also like to visit the wildlife sanctuary which surrounds the fort. Here the jungle safari, a variety of animals like Jackal, Bear, Nilgai, Hyena and chinkara grabs the attention.

Things to Do Near Kumbhalgarh Fort

Living the heritage is one thing but there are many more fun things and activities which the visitors would love to take part in. Here is a quick glimpse of some things to do near Kumbhalgarh Fort:

1. Take a tour of the Fort: Obvious enough? The first and foremost thing to do in Kumbhalgarh is taking up the fort tour. Explore and observe the masterpiece, its sections, the big carvings etc. Do not forget to bring your camera and capture every bit of the grand fortress. There are special guides employed to give a tour to the tourists but it is always good to get lost and explore.
2. Visit the Wildlife Sanctuary: After having a wide lens view of the fort, the travelers can head towards the surrounding wildlife sanctuary of Kumbhalgarh. Here one is free to wander in the dense location or take up the safari to see the wild and fierce animals like Leopards, Bears, Jackal, Hyena and many more. Hiring a jeep can be convenient as well as it charges Rs.800-Rs.1200/- only and takes you around for the sanctuary tour easily.
3. Feed the spiritual being: Some people love to visit temples and holy shrines, some visit such places to capture whatever is exceptional and worth it. For both the cases, there are many temples around the place where the travelers can go. Some of these popular temples are Neelkanth Mahadev, Mammadev Temple, Muchchal Mahavir temple which witnesses a large number of followers every now and then.
4. Watch the Light & Sound show: If you are planning to stay overnight near Kumbhalgarh fort then watching this really interesting light and sound show is a must. The show takes place in the night under the all dark sky and glittering stars. A pie to the eyes!
5. In the honor, Haldi Ghati: A few miles away from Kumbhalgarh Fort, is Haldi Ghati which is known to be the secret entrance to the battle ground where a war was raged between Maharana Pratap and Akbar. It is also known as Rakht Talai as blood was shed like river during the same war. Although it is not a beauty to look at but extremely interesting for the lovers of history.

How to reach Kumbhalgarh Fort?

After reaching Rajasthan, it is not so confusing to reach the Kumbhalgarh Fort as it is extremely accessible from multiple cities and towns of the state.

If you are coming from a distinct state or country then you should look for numerous travel offers available online from websites like Yatra, Makemytrip, Goibibo etc. or from Offline sources to get a good discount on your travel bookings. The Airport falling near Kumbhalgarh Fort is Maharana Pratap Airport in Udaipur from where one can book private cabs to reach the destination. This Airport is about 110-Kms away from the fort.

From Udaipur, it takes about 3 hours, approximately 105Kms, to reach the fort. Booking a private car might cost up to Rs.2500. The state bus also provides the facility of connecting to Kumbhalgarh for Rs.150 only.

From Jodhpur, approximately 100kms is calculated which gets covered in about 4 hours. Private cabs or cars can be booked under Rs.4500 easily. Moroever, from Ranakpur, you can reach the fort in 1.5 hours (33kms) via bus or cab.

Also, Falna station is located at a distance of 49kms costing up to Rs.1500/- to reach by cab and Rani station is about 35Kms away from where the visitors can get a local cab or rickshaw to reach the destination.

Conclusion:

There is just one life and you cannot spend it watching TV or fiddling your mobile phones. Kumbhalgarh Fort is one Indian destination which can give you a totally worth it experience. Visit the immensely beautiful fort to witness the carved walls, dense atmosphere, grand segments and what not. History isn’t always disappointing you just need to broaden your horizon.