Chittaurgarh, the town known for its massive fort atop hill, crowned on a 6kms long hill, covering an area of 280 hectares with fortifications, temples, towers and palaces. The city can be single out for its glorious past and valor, unique to the Rajput tradition. Chittaurgarh is fortified settlement, which is history witnessed a number of sieges but refused to bow before foreign invaders. Tales of Princess Padmini are told here who was known for her chivalry and beauty. A ruined citadel, where the royal past lives in its imposing forts and palaces.
Places Of Interest:
Chittaurgarh Fort, Vijay Stambha, Kirti Stambha, Rana-Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace, Meera Temple and Kumbha Shyam Temple and Kalika Mata Temple, State Archaeological Museum.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest airport is Udaipur- 112kms.
By Rail: There are trains from Ajmer, Jaipur, Delhi, Udaipur, Alwar, Kota and Ahmedabad (meter gauge).
By Road: Agra- 557 kms, Ajmer- 182 kms, Delhi- 578 kms, Jaipur- 320 kms, Mount Abu- 390 kms, Udaipur- 115 kms.
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