Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh City - The very spirit of Chittorgarh epitomizes the pride, romance and spirit of the Rajputs. The city of Chittorgarh echoes tales of heroism and sacrifice to every traveler. A ruined citadel, where the royal past lives in its imposing forts, graceful palaces and spectacular chattris. This fortified settlement has been ravaged thrice and each time the outcome was 'Jauhar' - when women and children immolated themselves on a huge funeral pyre while men donned in saffron robes of martyrdom rode out of the fort towards a certain death.

The fort at Chittorgarh, an imposing structure atop a hill compels every traveler to stop at this historic city.

Some of tourist places in and around Chittorgarh are:

The Fort: The pride of Chittorgarh, the fort is the most important structure in the city. Built over a height of 180 meters, the fort is spread across 700 acres. Among the monuments housed within the fort are Rana Kumbha Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Tower of Victory and Padmini's Palace.

Kirti Stambh: Chittorgarh is also a religious site to the Jains. The town has one of the finest Jain structures in the country, the Kirti Stambh. Dedicated to Adinath, the first Jain Tirthankar, the Kirti Stambh was built in the 12th century A.D., by a wealthy Jain merchant. The tower is adorned with figures of Digambars saints.

Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary: A 50 sq kilometer sanctuary, the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary has a rich collection of fauna consisting of panthers, antelope, wild boar and birds.