Sightseeing in Chittorgarh includes historical wonders, religious spots and natural attractions. Take a look below:
Chittorgarh Fort
Constructed by Mauryans in the 7th Century AD, the fort was home to many great and brave Indian warriors like Jaimal, Patta, Maharana Pratap, Rana Kumbha and Gora etc. The giant fort is known for its impressive architecture.
Rana Kumbha’s Palace
The oldest monument, this palace has a temple of Lord Shiva. The palace is renowned as the birthplace of Maharana Udai Pratap. Founder of Udaipur. The best attraction of the fort is its series of canopied balconies.
Padmini’s Palace
A beautiful white structure, Padmini’s Palace was home to the gorgeous queen Rani Padmini. It is a place where Rani Padmini committed Jauhar. The entry to this palace is chargeable. It is one of the must visit places of Chittorgarh.
Kalika Mata Temple
Located close to the Rani Padmini’s Palace, the place originally had a Sun Temple, which was destroyed later and was rebuilt as a Kali Temple.
Meera Temple
The Lord Vishnu Temple also houses a small yet beautiful idol of Lord Krishna. The entry to this temple is free.
Bhainsrodgarh Fort
This fort holds the pride of being the ‘unconquered’ fort. The fort houses the original family of Baroli. The fort is not open for public.
Fateh Prakash Palace
The palace was home to Maharana Fateh Singh. One part of this palace is converted into a museum displaying the traditional items from the city. The fort is closed on Friday for visitors.
Other popular attractions of the city Jain Temple, Gaumukh Reservoir, Kumbhaswamin Temple, Naulakha Bhandar, and Kunwar Pade ka Mahal etc. With the help of this tourist information, visitors can explore wonderful places of Chittorgarh.
