Kumbhalgarh Fort
 The Kumbhalgarh Fort is a Mewar Fortress located in Rajsamand District of Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located at the distance of 82 km from north of Udaipur – the city of lakes, palaces, and rising sun. It is the second most important citadel after Chittorgarh in the Mewar Region. This mammoth fort was built by Ran Kumbha in the 15th century and enlarged through the 19th century. It has a great historical importance because it is also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great king and brave warrior of Mewar Region. The fort had remained unconquered till date because of its inaccessibility and hostile topography.
Set amidst the cluster of mountain peaks of Aravalli Range, the mammoth Kumbhalgarh Fort has perimeter walls that extend over 36 kilometers long. It is the second longest uninterrupted wall, after the Great Wall of China. The anterior walls of the fort are fifteen feet thick. Tourists can see the rippling sand dunes of the Thar Desert (the Great Indian Desert) from the walls of the fort. There are seven fortified gateways to enter the fort complex. One of the gateways is gigantic Ram Pol (Ram Gate). When you will explore the complex of the fort you will have a brilliant opportunity to see 300 Jain temples and 60 Hindu temples. Badal Mahal and Katragarh Fort are other attractions inside the fort complex of Kumbhalgarh.
Apart from architectural brilliance, Kumbhalgarh also provides tourists a wonderful opportunity for birding in its surrounding. Nearby Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary also can be visited and explore during tour to Kumbhalgarh. The most convenient base to visit this magnificent mammoth fort is Udaipur, the city of lakes & palaces. Udaipur is well-connected by road, train and air.
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