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A Quick Guide to Kumbhalgarh Fort


You might sometimes feel that Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and even Jaisalmer seem to be overrated. Everybody has once or twice been to these gems of Rajasthan. But have you ever visited the Kumbhalgarh Fort? It’s a magnificent fort that is isolated but never fails to sing the epic tales of the gracious and bellicose Rajputana period. Located about 80km northern side of Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh’s fortifications stands second in comparison to the size of the Great Wall of China. Kumbhalgarh Fort is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to Maharaja Kumbha who led the construction of this magnificent fort in the 15th century. If you are visiting this enormous fort, make sure you pay a visit to the jagged Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary as well. Continue reading A Quick Guide to Kumbhalgarh Fort