About Kumbhalgarh Fort
Kumbhalgarh, situated 65 km north of Udaipur hold a heroic past having
sheltered the heir of Mewar throne in times of Danger. It was here that
the baby prince of Mewar was hidden from an assassin. It is an isolated
and fascinating place, built by Maharana Khumbha in the 15th century.
Because of its inaccessibility - at1100m on top of the Aravalli Range -
it was taken only once in history. Even then, it took the combined
armies of the Mughal emperor Akbar, and of Amber and Marwar to breach
its defenses. The thick walls of this mighty fort stretch some 36km and
are wide enough for eight horses to ride abreast. They enclose many
temples, palaces, gardens and water storage facilities. The fort was
renovated in the 19th century by Maharana Fateh Singh. It is worth
taking a leisurely walk in the large compound, which has some
interesting ruins and is very peaceful.
There is also the Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary here, known for its
wolves. The scarcity of water-holes between March and June makes this
the best time to see animals, including chowsinghas (four-horned
antelopes), leopards, panthers, sloth bears and various bird species.
Picture of Kumbhalgarh Fort
