The gargantuan fortress built under Mewar’s ruler, Rana Kumbha is one of the must-visit places to visit in Kumbhalgarh for architecture aficionados and history buffs. This enormous citadel built to separate Marwar from Mewar, makes for a peaceful getaway outside Udaipur.
Located in the lap of the Aravalli range, the sprawling Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the exciting places to visit in Kumbhalgarh. This sanctuary is home to numerous highly endangered animals like the rare grey jungle fowl, and the white-breasted Kingfisher.
Situated atop the highest point on the Kumbhalgarh Fort, this two-story palace built by the 19th century Mewar ruler Rana Fateh Singh is a magnificent warrior fort. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Kumbhalgarh because of the alluring wall paintings, the intricate stone jails, or stonework where the queens used to witness the court’s proceedings. This palace has two distinct parts, one being the Mardana Mahal that was meant for the royal males, and the Zenana Mahal meant for the royal ladies.
Built-in the year 1460, the Temple of Mammadev is known for its beautiful interiors, intricate sculptures, and architecture. It is one of the remarkable places to visit in Kumbhalgarh because of the cenotaphs erected in memory of Prithviraj Chauhan, and the Kumbhalgarh’s Raja Kumbha.
Famous for its six –feet high monolith shivling made from a single kasoti stone in black, the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is one of the most interesting places to visit in Kumbhalgarh. That is because various chambers of the temple will keep you lost in time and mesmerized.
Situated within Kumbhalgarh Fort’s premises in Hanuman Pol, the Vedi Temple is one of the most revered places to visit in Kumbhalgarh. It is dedicated to Goddess Vedi and has a unique octagonal shape. You will be amazed to see the architecture of the temple as it stands on the 36 pillars that Rana Kumbha built in the honor of the sacrifices done by the pilgrims. Later, Maharana Fateh Singh renovated it and to date, it remains one of the sacrificial sites in the country.
The resplendent Parshuram Temple is a cave temple located in picturesque Aravalli hills and this is a site that you cannot miss when you go to Kumbhalgarh sightseeing. Legend has it that Parshuram himself built using his ax to cut the rock.
Dedicated to Lord Mahavir, the Muchhal Mahavir temple is a Jain Temple that is known for its stunning entrance of two colossal elephant statues in guarding position. What makes the temple unique and one of the most visited places to see in Kumbhalgarh is the fact that it has a statue of Lord Shiva with a mustache. When you go further inside the temple you will spot the white-colored idol of Lord Mahavir resting in the Padmasana posture.
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