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| About Rajasthan A complete travel guide for Rajasthan (one of the most popular travel destinations in India) offers information on Rajasthan climate, history, culture, dance, music and the local transportation. Detailed information is available on various tourist spots in Rajasthan, hotels in those destinations, wildlife in Rajasthan, forts & palaces of Rajasthan and various festivals of Rajasthan. |
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  Legends of medieval concepts of Rajput honor, romance and valor haunts the ruins of the citadel of Chittaur where one can see glimpses of the imperial glory of the bygone era in its daunting forts, stylish palaces and fabulous 'chhatris'. The three great attacks on this unfortunate fort led to 'Jauhar' (a Hindu custom where royal ladies and maidens committed self-immolation to save their honor from the cruel hands of the enemy.) Their men would cover themselves up in the sacred ashes of these funeral pyres and walk to their deaths with a heavy heart and a will to kill-or-die. The land has given birth to the likes of Maharana Pratap who continued to defy Mughals till his death, despite of all the hardships that he had to bear. Even his enemies thus respected him. Today, Chittorgarh attracts tremendous interest from tourists all over the world, who come here to behold the wonders of some of the finest examples of Rajput architecture and the influence of Mughal
style on them.WHAT TO WEAR : In summers, light tropical clothes are advisable while you will need light woolen clothes in winter. . Major Tourist Attractions: Kirti Stambh,Chittorgarh Fort,Vijay Stambh,Rana Kumbha's Palace,Jaimal and Patta Palaces,Padmini's Palace SHOPPING ATTRACTIONS: Chittaurgarh is just the right place to get your hands on the attractive wooden toys that are made by the rural people from Bassi, a village near Chittorgarh. Tourists can be seen buying Pratapgarh special, 'Thewa' articles, Akola's printed fabric of Akola and leather 'Mojri', a specialty of Gangaur, as mementos and gifts for their loved ones. The best places to go for the shopping spree are Sadar Bazaar, New Cloth Market, Fort Road Market, Rana Sanga Market, Gandhi Chowk and Station Circle. Nearby Tourist Destinations: Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur CLIMATE The temperatures ranges between 25ºC to 45ºC in summers in Chittorgarh while winters are cooler and pleasanter with a temperature range between 10ºC to 30ºC. In this area, rainfall is scanty and generally ranges between 60-85 cm. Major Tourits Attractions: Kirti Stambh:  Also Known as 'Tower of Fame'.A prosperous Jain merchant built the 22-metre high tower in the 12th century. The tower is adorned with sculptures of the Jain pantheon and is devoted to Adinath ji, the first of the Jain Tirthankaras. The Kirti Stambh is a seven-storeyed tapering structure with a narrow stairway having 54 steps. It is 30 ft at the base and narrows down to 15 feet at the top and is decorated with Jain sculptures from outside. The date of its construction was around the 12th century AD. It is dedicated to the first Jain tirthankara, Adinath, and has an impressive 5 ft high statue of the saint.  Chittorgarh Fort:The stubborn pride of Chittaur, the fort is a gigantic structure with numerous gateways built by the rulers in 7th century. Crowning a 180 m high hill, it spreads in a area of over 700 acres. The tablets and 'chhatris' within the structure are remarkable reminisces of the Rajput gallantry. The most important gates are Padam Pol, Hanuman Pol, Bhairon Pol and Ram Pol. The fort has various outstanding monuments - some of them are the finest examples of the Rajput architectural style. The primeval ruins of the fort are worth beholding. Vijay Stambh:  Also Known as 'Victory Tower'.The daunting 37 metres high structure with nine storeys, covered with delicate figures of Hindu idols and portraying scenes from the two great Hindu epics - Ramayana and Mahabharata. Built in 1440 by Maharana Kumbha, it commemorates his victory over the Muslim rulers of Malawi and Gujarat. Rana Kumbha's Palace :  It is the massive and biggest monument inside this Chittaurgarh fort. Lies on the right immediately inside the fort it was originally built of dressed stone with a stucco covering. The palace gets its name after Maharana Kumbha (AD 1433-68) who undertook extensive repairs to the old edifices. The palace is approached by two gateways known as Badi Pol and Tripolia Pol leading further to Suraj Gokhra, Zanana Mahal, Kanwarpada-ka-Mahal in the open courtyard. The palace contains elephant and horse stables and a Shiva temple. The famous Jauhar lead by Queen Pamini and her women is said to have taken place in one of the underground cellars. The palaces of Pannadhai and Meerabai are situated in the southern part of this palace complex. Across from the palace is the archeological office and museum, and the treasury building or Nau Lakha Bhandar. The Singa Chowri Temple is nearby. Jaimal and Patta Palaces: The ruins of the palaces of Rathore Jaimal and Sisodia Patta reverberate with the stories of these two legendary 16-year old boys who defended the fort gallantly from the huge army of the Mughals when Maharana Udai Pratap Singh fled from there to save his life.The Jaimal and Patta Palaces stand on a rocky rise south of Gomukh Kund. Both warrior heroes died in the third sack of Chittaurh fighting the forces of Emperor Akbar. The ruins of palaces of Rathore Jaimal and Sisodia Patta remain the symbols of exemplary gallantry performed by these two young warriors  Padmini's Palace: A magnificent place dedicated to the beautiful and courageous Rani Padmini, it was here that Rana Ratan Singh showed a glimpse of queen Padmini to Alauddin Khilji. The rest that happened is history and turned out into the first-ever incident of 'Jauhar' in Chittorgarh Fort.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.  Museums: The glorious Prakash Mahal that has been turned into a museum these days has on its display some of the superb examples of sculptures from temples and buildings in the fort. It is kept closed on Fridays. Fateh Prakash Palace of Chittorgarh Fort was converted into a museum in 1968. The main sculptures on its display are Ganpati (dating 8th-9th century) from Pangarh and lndra and Lain Ambica statues from Rashmi village of post-medieval period. There are different sections displaying weapons and armory and the clay models of local tribes with their traditional outfits. Camel Festival (January): A spectacular event of camel performances, camel races, camel acrobatics, camel dances and camel milking competition are a part of the celebrations. It is fast gaining popularity as the visitor finds an opportunity to see some unusual folk performances, camel, race camel dance etc. Gangaur Festival (April): Dedicated to Goddess Parvati-the consort of Lord Shiva. Grand procession of the deity accompanied by dancing women are part of the eighteen day long celebrations. Kolayat Fair ( November): Coincides with Pushkar fair when pilgrims take a holy dip in the Koplyat take on the full moon day in the month of Kartik. How to Get There: By Air: The nearest airport to Chittorgarh is Dabok Airport in Udaipur, which is 90 km from the city. By Rail:You can find a train to Chittorgarh from all the major cities of Rajasthan and Delhi, the capital of India. From Delhi, you can catch Chetak Express. Trains going to Ajmer like Pass from Kota and 9769 Express from Khandawa, also take the route via Chittorgarh. By Road:Bus services to and from Chittorgarh are available from various important destinations such as Delhi, Mount Abu, Jaipur, Indore and Ajmer. |
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