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Chittorgarh Travel
Chittorgarh is the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit.
It reverberates with history of heroism and sacrifice, which is evident
as it echoes with the tales sung by the Bards of Rajasthan. The main
reason for visiting Chittorgarh is its massive hilltop fort, which
is a depiction of Rajput culture and values. The fort stands on a
240-hectares site on an 180m high hill that rises rapidly from the
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| GENERAL INFORMATION : |
Location : Situated in North-East of Rajasthan.
Distance : Bundi (158 km), Udaipur (112 km), Ajmer (182 km)
STD Code : 01472
Population : .08 millions
Area : 6.5 sq km.
Language : Hindi, English & Rajasthani
Altitude : 408 metres
Clothing : Summer light tropical (cotton) for summer &
Light woolen for winter |
| BEST TIME TO COME : |
| Oct to March |
| PLACES OF INTEREST : |
| Fort, jay Stambha, Kirti Stambha, Rana-Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace,
Meerabai's Temple and Kumbha Shyam Temple and Kalika Mata Temple,
State Archaeological Museum. Nagari: 14 kms. An ancient town in Rajasthan,
it is situated north of Chittor. According to excavation, a civilisation
flourished here from the Maurya to the Gupta dynasty. Notable excavations
are these having both the serenity of Hinduism and the sacrifice of
Buddhism. Excavations are continuing. |
| EXCURSIONS : |
| Bijaipur, 40 km from Chittorgarh, is an important tourist spot,
with its fort converted into a hotel. One can see ancient temples
at Menhal, on Bundi-Chittorgarh road, which is 48 km from Bundi.
One can also see ancient Hindu and Buddhist monuments at Nagri,
which is 17 km north of Chittorgarh.
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| ACCESS : |
- By Air : The nearest airport, 90 km from the Dabok airport
in Udaipur
- BY RAIL : Chittorgarh is well connected by rail. It
has rail links with Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jaipur, Kota and
Delhi.
- BY ROAD : Chittorgarh is well connected with Roads From
these Cities Ajmer, Bundi, Kota and Udaipur.
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| SHOPPING : |
| Know for its wooden painted toys made in the surrounding villages,
and thewa gold jewellery in its own distictive style. Also Akola printed
fabrics and leather juttees made in Gangrar. |
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