Kumbhalgarh Fort

Overview

Kumbhalgarh is a fifteenth-century hill fort in the Aravalli range, north of Udaipur, built under Rana Kumbha of Mewar. Its walls are reported to run for about 36 kilometres around the hills and are often described as one of the longest continuous walls in the world.

The fort is also known as the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the Mewar ruler remembered for resisting the Mughals. It is part of the UNESCO-listed Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

What to look for

• The great wall winding over the ridges, seen from the upper palace
• Badal Mahal, the "Palace of Clouds" at the summit
• Temples within the fort walls
• Views over the Aravalli hills

Visiting tips

• The fort sits on a steep hill: wear sturdy shoes and expect a climb.
• Allow two to three hours, longer if you want to walk part of the wall.
• It combines well with Ranakpur, about an hour away.

Why visit with a private guide

A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Kumbhalgarh Fort, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.

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