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in this Section : Fast Facts, Brief History, Chittaurgarh Fort Overview,
Speciality, Accommodation and Accessibility.
Fast Facts
District : Chittaurgarh
Distance : 372 kms, South West of Jaipur
Best Time To Visit : October to March
Brief History
From 7th to 16th century A.D., the region known as Mewar, was being ruled
by the Sisodia and Gahlot kings. Chittaurgarh during those days used to
serve as the capital for the said rulers. The fort, that stands in ruins
now, was built somewhere in the 9th century and was named after the local
ruler Chittrangad Mauraya. In the early 12th century, the fort was renovated
by the Sisodia king Ajay Pal. After that it did not receive any improvements
and in the 21st century only the ruins of this great citadel are left. The
place is known to have hold against some great invasions and attacks.
Chittaurgarh Fort - Overview
Chittaurgarh Fort lies on a rocky cliff overlooking the modern town of
Chittor. From the ground, the hill rises to about 152 metres and that makes
the fort visible from most of the parts of the town. The fort is built in
typical architecture style and as such features the traditional Rajputana
style. The fort walls are stretched over 3 kms of land and cover a good 60
acres of area. The fort, now in ruins, still provide the sights of
extravaganza, in the form of palaces and cenotaphs. The fort has seven huge
gates, watch towers and spiked doors.
The two towers, Kirti Stambh and Vijay
Stambh, within the fort precincts constitute some of the prime attractions
at the fort. Kirti Stamb, which stands for tower of fame, is seven storeyed
reached by a narrow stairway. Vijay Stambh or tower of victory, which rises
to about 122 feet is visible from the town below (below the fort). There is
a temple called Sammidheshwara Temple is the primary one at the site.
Transportation
Airport : The nearest airport to the Chittaurgarh is the
one grounded at Udaipur.
Railways : The place is connected to the regions like
Kota, Udaipur and Ahmedabad, by train services.
Bus Services : The bus services further provides means of
accessing the place. Long distance bus services that travel from Udaipur to
the town are convenient means of reaching the place.
Places Where You Can Stay
Accommodation at Chittaurgarh is provided by a number of budget hotels.
There are many cheap hotels also, but a stay at these is not recommended.
Some known budget places in the region are :
Shalimar Hotel, Hotel Pratap Palace, Hotel Meera, Bhagwati Hotel, Natraj
Tourist Hotel, Hotel Panna (RTDC).
