Chittorgarh is mostly preferred by travellers from Jaipur, Ahmedabad. The go to destination for types of travellers, be it family, kids and couples, Chittorgarh is, however, mostly preferred by Couple, Group. The best season or months to visit places in Chittorgarh are February, March, September, October, November, December. There are many tourist places in Chittorgarh, which can be explored by travellers. Local attractions can be visited at any time of the day, be it early morning, afternoon, evening or night, as suitable for travellers. Sightseeing in Chittorgarh can be done by travellers, which will take half a day or one day, but to see all sightseeing places, travellers need to stay in Chittorgarh for 2 days to 3 days.
In Chittorgarh, the Chittorgarh Fort is the imposing structure atop a hill of 300 m which has many palaces and monuments. This fort is situated 1 km from the new town and is spread over an area of around 692 acres. Inside the large fort, is a road that connects the... Read More
Padmini's Palace is situated within the Chittoragarh Fort. The Fort, which is perched on a 180 metre high hill, covers an area of 700 acres. The fort was originally constructed by Maurya rulers in the 7th century A.D.Padmini's Palace is now more or less a ruined structure.... Read More
Vijay Stambh or Victory Tower is located in the Chittorgarh (Chittor Fort) of Rajasthan. Mewar king Rana Kumbh erected this monument between 1442 and 1449 to commemorate his victory over the Muslim rulers of Gujarat. This architectural wonder is visited by many daily along... Read More
Meera Temple is located in Chittorgarh. It is the only temple dedicated to Meera Bai, a Rajput princess who gave up her royal life and devoted her life to Lord Krishna. Befittingly, the temple stands at the birth place of Meera Bai and is a one of the major tourist attractions... Read More
Kirti Stambh, positioned inside the Chittorgarh Fort Complex, is a monument of historical and religious importance. Also known as the 'Tower of Fame', Kirti Stambh is a 12th century structure believed to be built by a wealthy Jain merchant, Jijaji Rathod. Dedicated to the... Read More
Gaumukh Kund or Gaumukh Reservoir is shaped like the mouth of a cow, hence the name gaumukh, meaning cow’s mouth. The water which accumulates in the reservoir flows through a crack in the rock. It is located on the western side of the Chittorgarh Fort and is one of the... Read More
Sanwariaji Temple is located at a distance of 40 km from Chittorgarh, in the town of Mandaphia, along the Chittorgarh-Udaipur Highway. This temple has the dark skinned lord Krishna who is considered auspicious by many Hindu devotees and has become a famous pilgrimage place. Read More
Phattas Memorial is situated in the Chittorgarh Fort. This is the seventh gate and the main entrance to the fort. Also known as Ram Pol, Lord Rama's Gate, this is a beautiful gate showcasing typical Rajput architecte. This gate was built in the memory of Phatta, a young.. Read More
Nagari is a village situated at a distance of 18 km, north of Chittorgarh. In olden days, it was known as Madhyamika and was a flourishing town under the Mauryan and Gupta rulers. There is a stupa in Nagari, decorated with terracotta tiles, that has been discovered during... Read More
Fateh Prakash Palace was built by Maharana Fateh Singh and has been named after him. A big Ganesha idol, various frescos and a large fountain can be seen in this huge palace. The palace illustrates the maharaja’s inclination towards art and culture and is famous for... Read More
The Archaeological Museum is one of the many museums in Rajasthan, especially in Chittorgarh. With a rich collection of items, the place is full of artifacts, paintings, frescos, sculptures, that were either built during the Rajput era or were made in later years for... Read More
Another ancient charming and striking temple constructed by Maharana Kumba within the fort of Chittorgarh is the Read More
Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over a wide region on the Malwa Plateau and Aravalli mountains. This sanctuary houses a number of animals and birds and is known for the forests of teak, bamboo, tendu, amla and salar. Three rivers of which Jakham and Karmoi are... Read More
Rana Kumbha Palace is situated in Chittorgarh. This palace is one of the biggest monuments in Rajasthan, a 15th century old mammoth monument enclosed within the interiors of Chittorgarh fort. It is in this palace the Rajput King Maharana Kumbha lived his royal life. The Rana... Read More
Spread over an area of about 50 sq km near the Bassi village, Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the western boundary of the Vindhyachal range. In the sanctuary, animals like panther, antelope, wild boar, etc and various species of native and migratory birds can be seen.... Read More
Among the oldest temples in Chittorgarh, Read More
Tulja Bhawani Temple is located west of the fort of Chittorgarh, and was built to worship Goddess Tulja or Turya Bhawani, who is considered sacred in the local custom. Next to the temple is the cannon foundry which was used by the erstwhile rulers and still some cannons can be... Read More
The town of Menal is located 90 km from Chittorgarh, along the Chittaur – Bundi Road. It is popularly known as mini Khajuraho, due to the natural landscape and many temples. There are various ancient temples, belonging to the Buddhist culture and excavations are... Read More
Bhainsrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, an exquisite habitat for wildlife animals, was declared as a sanctuary in 1983. The Sanctuary is located at the small picturesque village, situated at the convergence of Chambal and Bemany Rivers. The surroundings are very attractive with the whole village enclosed in an ancient fort... Read More
Maha Sati, a sacred place used to cremate the Udaipur rulers, is located at a place Ahar in Chittorgarh. A main attraction in Maha Sati is a natural reservoir named Gangodbhawa Kund and mythological stories claim that a tributary of Ganges flows underground and emerges here as Ahar river in which this Kund is originated... Read More
The Chhatris of Jaimal and Kalla are located on the way to the Chittorgarh fort. The huge number of tourists who travel to the fort can hardly ignore these chhatris because of their architectural brilliance. Located only 1 kilometer from the Rampol, the chattris are one of the major attractions of the place. Read More
The beauty of Padmini's gardens reminds most of the people about the beauty of the Queen Padmini. Ala ud din Khuilji was smitten by the beauty of queen. As a result, he invaded the region to posses her. To save herself from being dishonored in the hands of the enemy, the queen committed suicide. Since then, the queen is remembered by the beauty of the garden. This garden also has the history of serving the residence of Mewar family. The garden actually serves the purpose of commemorating the queen. Read More
Rana Sanga Market, which is known for selling exquisite Rajasthani items, is a major shopping area of the city. A huge variety of products are available in the shops of Rana Sanga Market. The different items and products found at Rana Sanga Market are hardly found in other parts of India. Read More
Chittorgarh Fort Market is a thriving shopping area of this city. It is visited by a large number of tourists both from India and from various parts of the world. There are numerous shops dotting this market area. The shops make a wide display of their spectacular collection of both traditional and contemporary Rajasthani goods and items.. Read More
Chittorgarh Fort Market is a thriving shopping area of this city. It is visited by a large number of tourists both from India and from various parts of the world. There are numerous shops dotting this market area. The shops make a wide display of their spectacular collection of both traditional and contemporary Rajasthani goods and items.. Read More
A marvellous castle built by Rao Shakti Singh, the younger brother of Maharana Pratap, situated in the village. It is now converted into a heritage hotel. (To stay at the castle book through Hotel Pratap Palace in Chittorgarh - Tel:01472-240099)
On the Bundi-Chittorgarh road, in Bhilwara district, is the old fort and city of Bijolia. In ancient times it was known as Vindhyavali. During Chauhan period, it became a famous centre for art and architecture. Several beautiful Shiva temples were constructed by the Chauhan rulers on this place. Most of the temples have either disappeared or are in ruins today. On the eastern side of the town near the city wall, there are three beautiful temples. Prominent amongst them is Hajaresvara Mahadeva temple. It has a high linga surrounded by hundreds of small lingas and hence called Hajaresvara or Sahastralinga. The temples of Mahakala and Baijanath are also well known. The temple of Undeshwar Mahadeva is also well known. Near by Mandakini Kund is a holy water tank.
The Fort of Mandalgarh, situated at a distance of 54 Kms from Chittorgarh city, is of historical importance because it was the scene of many a fierce battle during the mediaeval times. The Fort of Mandalgarh is considered as the oldest fort in rajasthan. To the North-West is a fort about half a mile in length with a low rampart wall and bastions encircling the crest of the hill on which it stands .The fort is said to have been constructed by a chief of the Balnote Clan of Rajputs ( a branch of solankis). The fort houses a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and other hindu gods. There is also a large pond in the Fort which was the source of water in old times.
It is one of the oldest towns in Rajasthan north of Chottor. Hindu and Buddhist remains of the Mauryan to the Gupta period have been found here. It is 7 kms from Bassi on Bundi - Chittorgarh road. Nagri is one of the most important townships of the Mauryan era in Rajasthan, situated on banks river Bairach. It was formerly known as Madhyamika, which flourished from the Maurya to Gupta era. The excavation over there unearthed many interesting facts and have shown signs of strong Hindu and Buddhist influence.
Deogarh (125km from Chittorgarh) 16th century fort, near Pratapgarh is famous for the palaces with their ornate murals and the Jain temples.
Satbis Deori Temple is a holy shrine for Jains and is situated inside the Mohan Magri. Mohan Magri is an immense structure built during Mughal Emperor Akbar's Chittorgarh invasion in the year 1567. This structure was constructed up to such a height that canons could be fired directly into the Chittorgarh Fort. The Satbis Deori Temple is a beautiful structure that displays various traditions and beliefs of the Jain religion and culture. Artistic carvings of the temple leave a great impression in the minds of the devotees. The Tulja Bhavani temple, Singar Chauri and Naulakha Bhandar are other attractions located inside the premises of Mohan Magri.
