Chittor

Mention the name Chittor and it invokes images of historical and legendary tales heard in childhood of the beautiful Rani Padmini, of Rajput gallantry and courage. The eventful history of Chittorgarh also known as Chittor is evident in its ruined castles, impressive forts and magnificent royal buildings. The entrance of the city of Chittor is highly attractive with seven huge gates, namely Bhairon Pol, Lakshman Pol, Padan Pol, Hanuman Pol, Jorla Pol, Ganesh Pol and the main royal gate known as Ram Pol.
In this heritage city you can visit the amazing Chittorgarh fort, Tower of Fame or Kirti Stambh, Victory tower or Vijay Stambh, Rani Padmini’s Palace, Rana Kumbha’s Palace and many beautiful temples like Kalika Mata Temple, Meera Temple, Shyam Temple, Maha Sati, Satbis Deori Temple and Tulja Bhawani Temple. Chittor district is a haven for wildlife and nature lovers with attractions like the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhainsrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary.
Chittor is well connected by roads and railways to cities within the state and in the neighbouring states. The nearest airport is in Udaipur.

Best time to visit: October to March
Languages spoken: Rajasthani, Hindi
Climate: Extremely hot summers and pleasant winters
Heritage sites: Chittorgarh fort, Tower of Fame or Kirti Stambh, Victory tower or Vijay Stambh, Rani Padmini’s Palace, Rana Kumbha’s Palace, Bhairon Pol, Lakshman Pol, Padan Pol, Hanuman Pol, Jorla Pol, Ganesh Pol
Holy places: Kalika Mata Temple, Meera Temple, Shyam Temple, Maha Sati, Satbis Deori Temple, Tulja Bhawani Temple
Nature’s Bounty: Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhainsrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary

Trip to the magnificent city of lakes- Udaipur

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Rajasthan with its rich culture, grand palaces and forts has always been one of the most coveted regions aspired by Mughals and later by British. The story of Udaipur and Chittorgarh are no less. Udaipur was built by the valiant Sisodia king of the Rajputs, Maharana Udaisingh in 1553. It was the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar. Udaipur succeeded Chittorgarh which was besieged and taken over by the Mughals. After 1818 it became a British princely state. Udaipur is popularly known as the “City of Lakes” with its numerous lakes major ones being the Fateh Sagar Lake, Pichola Lake, Swaroop Sagar Lake, Rang Sagar Lake and Doodh Talai Lake besides others. The city is flanked with ethereal gardens and mountain ranges.

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