Things to Do in Kumbhalgarh is a small, quaint, and absolutely stunning Mewar fortress town, located roughly 85 kms from Udaipur. Surrounded by opulent Aravalli hills, this scenic place is visited by tourists from Udaipur, particularly on a day excursion. It’s not only the famous hill fort that makes Kumbhalgarh a place to explore, but also the century-old temples, dense wildlife sanctuaries etc. To make your trip extraordinary, add some of the most popular places to visit in Kumbhalgarh on your itinerary!
Kumbhalgarh Fort – The fort for which the place is famous for, Kumbhalgarh Fort is one of the most beautiful and largest built forts of the region. In the 9th century, the fort was made open for tourist visits and since then the place has gained more popularity as people from around the world come to see the fort. The fort has the second largest wall in the world (38 kms) and is made keeping in mind the safety of the kings.
Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple – A Lord Shiva Temple located near Kumbhalgarh, Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple features a six ft. tall Shivling made of stone. It is said that Rana Kumbha used to worship Lord Shiva and the Shivling was made so tall because of the king’s tall height, so that when the king stands, he can see the Shivling in front of his eyes.
Badal Mahal – Badal Mahal is the highest part of Kumbhalgarh Fort and was built by Rana Fateh Singh in the 19th century. Divided into two parts (The Zanana and The Mardana Mahal), the place is decorated with beautiful wall paintings.
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary – The 578 sq. km of area surrounding the Kumbhalgarh Fort is a part of Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. If you are a nature lover, this is one of the best places for you to visit in Kumbhalgarh. You can spot various animals at the Wildlife Sanctuary like Wolves, Leopards, Sloth Bear, Hyena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Sambhar, Nilgai, Chausingha, Chinkara and Hare.
Ranakpur Jain Temples – Spread across 48,000 sq. ft. area, the Jain temples were built back in the 15th century and are very popular in Ranakpur and nearby areas like Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh and Udaipur. The main temple among them is the Chaumukh (four faced) temple. This is a must visit place to see the architecture and beauty of the temple.
