Chittorgarh
The Town of Valor, Sacrifice and Epitome of Romance
General Information
Other Name: Chittor, District: Chittorgarh, State: Rajasthan, India
Area: 6.5 Sq. Km.
Languages Spoken: Rajasthani, Hindi, English
Long Distance Code: +91-1472
Importance: Tower of victory
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Description
Chittorgarh has always been the pride and glory of Rajasthan. Once the place full of citadels, graceful palaces and chhattris, today lies in ruins. But these ruins echo the tales of valour and romance of the past, very unique to Rajasthan and the Rajput people. Chittor is famous for the beauty of Rani Padmini and the quest of Allauddin Khilji to overpower her. The legendary tale had a tragic end by Rani Padmini committing Jauhar or suicide rather than dishonouring herself in the hands of a foreigner. <br />Since then Chittor has experienced many Jauhars and tragic ends adding to the tales of valour of the Rajput kings of this place. The place was often attacked by the Mughals and the Muslim rulers of Gujarat. It was the heir of the kingdom of Chittor, Prince Udai Singh, who fled the place only to build a new capital of his own and beautiful that too on his name, today know as the city of Lakes, Udaipur.<br />Location
Chittorgarh is located 112 km off Udaipur in the countryside in South Rajasthan. It is located on the banks of River Gambheri.
Nagari Town is one of the oldest in Rajasthan and was an important town during the Mauryan period. Situated on the banks of Bairach, it is 20kms from Chittaur. Hindu and Buddhist remains from the Maurya and Gupta period can be found here.\r\n\r\nBASSI Village, 25 kms on the Bundi route is a marvelous village with historical forts, temples, and Kunds (tanks). It is famous for its sculptures and wood craft.\r\n\r\nMATRI KUNDIA TEMPLE is a popular sacred place dedicated to Lord Shiva, 50 kms from Chittaur and is known as Haridwar of Mewar.
The 22 mtr high Tower of fame was built by a wealthy Jain merchant in the 12 century A.D. and is dedicated to Adinathji, the first of the Tirthankaras. The tower is decorated with Jain Pantheons.
Built beside a pool, this is a magnificent palace. It was here that Rana Rattan Singh showed a glimpse of Rani Padmini to Allauddin Khilji. Rani Padmini stood in the Zenana Mahal, and her reflection was visible to Khilji in a mirror placed in the main hall. Khilji, after having a glimpse of the queen, was smitten by her beauty and with the passion to posses her invaded Chittaur.
Built during the reign of Rana Kumbha in the Indo-Aryan style, this temple is associated with the mystic poetess Meerabai, an ardent Krishna devotee. She was wife of Prince Bhojraj.
A temple of Goddess Kali symbolizes, power and valor. Originally built as a Sun temple in the 8th century, it was later made in to Kali Mata temple in 14th century A.D.
Presently housed in the Fateh Prakash Mahal, the museum has sculptures from temples and the fort.
The ruins of palaces of Rathore Jaimal and Sisodia Patta remain the symbols of exemplary gallantry performed by these two young warriors.
The ruined structure is of great, architectural and historical importance. It is the most massive monument of the fort. The palace is said to have an underground cellar where Rani Padmini and others committed Jauhar.
The indomitable pride of Chittaur, the fort is a massive structure with many gateways, built by the later Maurya rulers in the 7th century A.D. It is built on a 180 mts high hill and sprawls over 700 acres of land. The tablets and the chhatris inside are the reminders of the Rajput heroism. The main gates are the Padal pol, the Bhairon pol, the Ram pol and the Hanuman pol. The fort has magnificent monuments all fine examples of the Rajput architecture.\r\nIt is located on a steep hill besides the modern township. A zigzag ascent of about one km. leads the tourist to its main gate, the Ram pol. On the way one can see two chhatris or memorials of Jaimal and Patta. It was here they fell while defending the fort during the siege of 1568. Though most of the monuments are in ruin, they reflect the glory and grandeur of its rulers.
This tower was built by Rana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa in 1440 A.D. This 37 mtr High tower is 9 storeyed and has a number of balconies at each storey which gives a nice view of the monuments within the fort.
Golden Sands & Majestic Forts / PC-596 (21 Days / 20 Nights)
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Folklore of heroism and romance resound from the formidable monuments that majestically stand to tell the tale of a bygone era. The magic of vibrant Rajasthan - its rich heritage, colourful culture, exciting desert safaris, shining sand-dunes, amazing variety lush forests and varied wildlife - makes it a destination nonpareil. Rajasthan is often portrayed as one vast open-air museum, with its relics so well preserved that it delights even the most skeptical traveler. It is an incredible destination for the outdoor-tourist – take a safari on horses, camels, elephants or even in jeeps, with the Aravalis - India's oldest mountain range as the backdrop. Feast your eyes on spectacular sand-dunes, take the tiger trail, or just watch the birds in the wetlands. You can also choose to pamper yourself in the lavish heritage properties. Rajasthan has something for everyone – one just has to choose an activity appropriate to one's temperament.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi-Agra
Day 4 : Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur-Pushkar-Shahpura
Day 7 : Shahpura
Day 8 : Shahpura-Bundi-Bardoli-Bhainsrorgarh
Day 9 : Bhainsrorgarh-Chittorgarh-Devigarh
Day 10 : Devigarh-Udaipur-Devigarh
Day 11 : Devigarh-Narlai
Day 12 : Narlai
Day 13 : Narlai-Jodhpur
Day 14 : Jodhpur
Day 15 : Jodhpur-Khimsar
Day 16 : Khimsar-Jaisalmer
Day 17 : Jaisalmer
Day 18 : Jaisalmer-Bikaner
Day 19 : Bikaner-Mandawa
Day 20 : Mandawa-Nawalgarh-Delhi
Day 21 : Delhi
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Folklore of heroism and romance resound from the formidable monuments that majestically stand to tell the tale of a bygone era. The magic of vibrant Rajasthan - its rich heritage, colourful culture, exciting desert safaris, shining sand-dunes, amazing variety lush forests and varied wildlife - makes it a destination nonpareil. Rajasthan is often portrayed as one vast open-air museum, with its relics so well preserved that it delights even the most skeptical traveler. It is an incredible destination for the outdoor-tourist – take a safari on horses, camels, elephants or even in jeeps, with the Aravalis - India's oldest mountain range as the backdrop. Feast your eyes on spectacular sand-dunes, take the tiger trail, or just watch the birds in the wetlands. You can also choose to pamper yourself in the lavish heritage properties. Rajasthan has something for everyone – one just has to choose an activity appropriate to one's temperament.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi-Agra
Day 4 : Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur-Pushkar-Shahpura
Day 7 : Shahpura
Day 8 : Shahpura-Bundi-Bardoli-Bhainsrorgarh
Day 9 : Bhainsrorgarh-Chittorgarh-Devigarh
Day 10 : Devigarh-Udaipur-Devigarh
Day 11 : Devigarh-Narlai
Day 12 : Narlai
Day 13 : Narlai-Jodhpur
Day 14 : Jodhpur
Day 15 : Jodhpur-Khimsar
Day 16 : Khimsar-Jaisalmer
Day 17 : Jaisalmer
Day 18 : Jaisalmer-Bikaner
Day 19 : Bikaner-Mandawa
Day 20 : Mandawa-Nawalgarh-Delhi
Day 21 : Delhi
Tour of Heritage cities of India / PI-042 (13 Days / 12 Nights)
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Enjoy India with royalty.This journey will definitely give an everlasting impression.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Khajuraho
Day 4 : Khajuraho - Agra
Day 5 : Agra - Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur - Jaisalmer
Day 7 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Day 8 : Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur
Day 9 : Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh
Day 10 : Chittorgarh - Udaipur
Day 11 : Udaipur
Day 12 : Udaipur
Day 13 : Udaipur - Mumbai
Delhi-Khajuraho-Agra-Jaipur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Sawai Madhopur-Chittorgarh-Udaipur-Mumbai
Enjoy India with royalty.This journey will definitely give an everlasting impression.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Khajuraho
Day 4 : Khajuraho - Agra
Day 5 : Agra - Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur - Jaisalmer
Day 7 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Day 8 : Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur
Day 9 : Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh
Day 10 : Chittorgarh - Udaipur
Day 11 : Udaipur
Day 12 : Udaipur
Day 13 : Udaipur - Mumbai
Fascinating Rajasthan / PI-0454 (26 Days / 25 Nights)
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Rajasthan is a fascinating holiday destination with a rich and vibrant culture, ancient traditions and medieval heritage. The very mention of this place brings forth the images of majestic forts, ornamented palaces, fearless natives and valiant rulers. This tour will help you in rekindling the romance of yesteryears and become a part of the aura that is an intrinsic part of its very core existence.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Agra
Day 4 : Agra
Day 5 : Agra - Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur
Day 7 : Jaipur - Bundi
Day 8 : Bundi
Day 9 : Bundi - Bijaipur
Day 10 : Bijaipur - Chittorgarh
Day 11 : Chittorgarh - Deogarh
Day 12 : Deogarh - Udaipur
Day 13 : Udaipur - Ghanerao
Day 14 : Ghanerao - Rohet
Day 15 : Rohet - Luni
Day 16 : Luni - Jodhpur
Day 17 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Day 18 : Jaisalmer
Day 19 : Jaisalmer - Manvar
Day 20 : Manvaar - Khimsar
Day 21 : Khimsar - Nagaur
Day 22 : Nagaur - Bikaner
Day 23 : Bikaner - Mandawa
Day 24 : Mandawa - Dundlod
Day 25 : Dundlod - Nawalgarh
Day 26 : Nawalgarh - Delhi
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Rajasthan is a fascinating holiday destination with a rich and vibrant culture, ancient traditions and medieval heritage. The very mention of this place brings forth the images of majestic forts, ornamented palaces, fearless natives and valiant rulers. This tour will help you in rekindling the romance of yesteryears and become a part of the aura that is an intrinsic part of its very core existence.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Agra
Day 4 : Agra
Day 5 : Agra - Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur
Day 7 : Jaipur - Bundi
Day 8 : Bundi
Day 9 : Bundi - Bijaipur
Day 10 : Bijaipur - Chittorgarh
Day 11 : Chittorgarh - Deogarh
Day 12 : Deogarh - Udaipur
Day 13 : Udaipur - Ghanerao
Day 14 : Ghanerao - Rohet
Day 15 : Rohet - Luni
Day 16 : Luni - Jodhpur
Day 17 : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Day 18 : Jaisalmer
Day 19 : Jaisalmer - Manvar
Day 20 : Manvaar - Khimsar
Day 21 : Khimsar - Nagaur
Day 22 : Nagaur - Bikaner
Day 23 : Bikaner - Mandawa
Day 24 : Mandawa - Dundlod
Day 25 : Dundlod - Nawalgarh
Day 26 : Nawalgarh - Delhi
North Central India with the Palace on Wheels / PI-086 (17 Days / 16 Nights)
Delhi-Khajuraho-Agra-Jaipur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Sawai Madhopur-Chittorgarh-Udaipur-Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai
Enjoy India with royalty. This itinerary is specially designed keeping in mind an urge to explore the romance of Indian rail in royal style with the exotic destinations. With five nights on Palace on Wheels this journey will definitely give an everlasting impression.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Khajuraho
Day 4 : Khajuraho - Agra
Day 5 : Agra - Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur - Jaisalmer
Day 7 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Day 8 : Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur
Day 9 : Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh
Day 10 : Chittorgarh - Udaipur
Day 11 : Udaipur
Day 12 : Udaipur
Day 13 : Udaipur - Mumbai
Day 14 : Mumbai - Goa
Day 15 : Goa
Day 16 : Goa
Day 17 : Goa - Mumbai
Delhi-Khajuraho-Agra-Jaipur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Sawai Madhopur-Chittorgarh-Udaipur-Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai
Enjoy India with royalty. This itinerary is specially designed keeping in mind an urge to explore the romance of Indian rail in royal style with the exotic destinations. With five nights on Palace on Wheels this journey will definitely give an everlasting impression.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi - Khajuraho
Day 4 : Khajuraho - Agra
Day 5 : Agra - Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur - Jaisalmer
Day 7 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Day 8 : Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur
Day 9 : Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh
Day 10 : Chittorgarh - Udaipur
Day 11 : Udaipur
Day 12 : Udaipur
Day 13 : Udaipur - Mumbai
Day 14 : Mumbai - Goa
Day 15 : Goa
Day 16 : Goa
Day 17 : Goa - Mumbai
Palace on Wheels / PI-043 (9 Days / 8 Nights)
Delhi-Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur-Chittorgarh-Udaipur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Bharatpur-Agra-Delhi
Roll back the pages of time for one glorious week, re capture the pomp and pageantry of a royal past in royal style. Step aboard the Palace on Wheels, once the personal railway coaches of the erstwhile rulers of the princely states of Gujrat and Rajputana, the viceroy of British India and the Nizam of Hyderabad. See Rajasthan in all its splendour and the TajMahal at Agra..a celebration of everything that is beautiful..A journey into the past on a luxury train.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi-Jaipur
Day 3 : Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur
Day 4 : Sawai Madhopur-Chittorgarh-Udaipur
Day 5 : Udaipur-Jaisalmer
Day 6 : Jaisalmer-Jodhpur
Day 7 : Jodhpur-Bharatpur
Day 8 : Bharatpur-Agra-Delhi
Day 9 : Delhi
Delhi-Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur-Chittorgarh-Udaipur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Bharatpur-Agra-Delhi
Roll back the pages of time for one glorious week, re capture the pomp and pageantry of a royal past in royal style. Step aboard the Palace on Wheels, once the personal railway coaches of the erstwhile rulers of the princely states of Gujrat and Rajputana, the viceroy of British India and the Nizam of Hyderabad. See Rajasthan in all its splendour and the TajMahal at Agra..a celebration of everything that is beautiful..A journey into the past on a luxury train.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi-Jaipur
Day 3 : Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur
Day 4 : Sawai Madhopur-Chittorgarh-Udaipur
Day 5 : Udaipur-Jaisalmer
Day 6 : Jaisalmer-Jodhpur
Day 7 : Jodhpur-Bharatpur
Day 8 : Bharatpur-Agra-Delhi
Day 9 : Delhi
Chittorgarh, India Tours
