Kumbhalgarh- The Great wall of India

It is none other than the Kumbhalgarh fort in Rajasthan that has made history as the second largest wall after the Great Wall of China. The fort, which is 3600 feet tall and 38 kilometres long, surrounds the city of Kumbalgarh. It was thought to have been designed in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. The fort has also been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Rajasthan Hill Forts group. It's strategically situated on the western Aravalli hills.

The hill, which has seen many battles, acts as an impenetrable barrier.

The fort contains seven guarded gateways and many Jain temples, as well as the Lakhola Tank, the most prominent tank inside the fort, which was built by Rana Lakha.

The fort contains a number of Hindu and Jain temples that demonstrate the rulers' religious tolerance and how they patronised and promoted the Jains' culture in the kingdom.

History of Kumbalgarh fort

Maharana Pratap is said to have been born in the magnificent Kumbhalgarh fort. Inscriptions on the feet of idols in Hanuman Pol include additional information about the fort's construction. In 1578, the general of Akbar constructed the Badshahi Bavdi, a stepped tank to provide drinking water to the army troops.

The fort had several problems during construction, but they were solved by performing a human sacrifice, and the Hanuman Pol, the main gate of the fortress, includes a shrine and a temple to thank and remember a great warrior's sacrifice.

Things to do in and around Kumbalgarh

The fort contains a Ganesh temple, which is thought to be one of the fort's earliest structures. It also has the Neel Kanth Mahadeva temple, which was installed in 1458 CE and is Shiva's central shrine, with a black stone idol that was renovated by Rana Sangha.

There are several Jain temples in the fort, including the Parsva Natha and Golera Jain temples. The Mamdeo temple, Surya Mandir, and Pital Shah Jain temple are among the other temples.

When to Go

The best time to visit the fort is during the winter months, from October to February, when the weather is cooler and more conducive to visitors, rather than the scorching heat of the summer months, from March to June.

Timings to Visit Kumbalgarh Fort

Throughout the year, the fort is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day 

Entry Ticket

The entry ticket for an Indian tourist is Rs 10, while it is Rs 100 for international visitors

How to Reach Kumbalgarh

By Air: The nearest Domestic Airport from Kumbhalgarh is Udaipur Airport, roughly two hour drive from Kumbhalgarh. Connecting flights to Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur can be taken from here.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad is the closest international airport, about a five-hour drive from Kumbhalgarh.

By Train: Falna Railway Station is the closest Railway station situated at a distance of 84 Kms from Kumbhalgarh and is well connected to many major cities.

By Road: Kumbhalgarh is 48 Kms from Rajsamand, 51 Kms from Nathdwara, 60 Kms from Sadri, 105 Kms from Udaipur, 157 Kms from Bhilwara, 160 Kms from Beawar, 207 Kms from Jodhpur, 213 Kms from Ajmer, 345 Kms from Jaipur, and is linked via Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) and some private travel services.