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Kumbhalgarh Fort,
Rajasthan
Eighty four km from Udaipur, this
is the most important fort in the Mewar region after Chittorgarh.
It's an isolated and fascinating place, built by Maharana
Kumbha in the 15th century and, due to its inaccessibility
on top of the Aravalli range at 1100 meters, it was taken
only once in its history. Even then, it took the combined
armies of the Mughal emperor, Akbar, and those of Amber and
Marwar to breach its defences. It was here that the rulers
of Mewar retreated in times of danger. The walls of the fortress
stretch some 12 km and enclose many temples, palaces, gardens
and water-storage facilities. The fort was renovated in last
century.
How
to get there: There are
four RSTC buses a day from Udaipur. Private buses are also
available.
Accomodations:
-
PWD Rest House.
- Aodhi
Hotel.
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