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Rajasthan Travel Guide –» Chittorgarh Travel
About Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh is the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. It reverberates
with history of heroism and sacrifice, which is evident as it echoes with
the tales sung by the Bards of Rajasthan. The main reason for visiting Chittorgarh
is its massive hilltop fort, which is a depiction of Rajput culture and
values. The fort stands on a 240-hectares site on an 180m high hill that
rises rapidly from the plains below.
Thrice a stronger enemy sacked Chittorgarh. The first sack occurred in 1303
when a Pathan King Ala-ud-din Khilji overwhelmed by the beauty of Queen
Padmini besieged the fort in order to capture the regal beauty. In 1535
Bahadur Shah the Sultan of Gujarat besieged the fort causing immense carnage
and it is said that 32000 men donned the saffron robes of martyrdom and
rode out to face a certain death, and the women folkes committed Jauhar
(an act of self immolations by plunging in a large fire) led by Rani Karnawati.
In 1568 Mughal Emperor Akbar razed the fort to the rubble and once again
the history repeated itself. In 1616 Mughal emperor Jehangir restored
the fort to the Rajput but it was not resettled. Today a new township
sprawls below the hill on the west side. Chittorgarh is connected by both
bus and rail. The bus stand and the railway are located in the new township.
Chittorgarh Climate
Mean maximum temperature of the district is 45 degrees celsius
Mean minimum temperature is 7 degrees celsius
Normal rainfall is 85.21 cms.
How to Reach Chittorgarh
Air:
Nearest airport Dabok, Udaipur (90KM)
Indian Airlines - City Office, Delhi gate, Udaipur
Reservation timings: 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM
Rail:
Well connected by rail with direct trains from Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer ,Ahmedabad,
Jodhpur, Khandwa, Indore, Ratlam, Mandsore, Kota, Bundi Kachiguda etc.
Some important trains reaching Chittaurgarh are:
Chetak express (Delhi - Udaipur)
Meenakshi Express (Jaipur - Secunderabad)
Chittaur - Ahmedabad ( Fast Passenger)
For enquiry ; Railway Stataion , Tel : 40131
For Reservation : Railway Reservatino Office, Platform No. 1 tel : 40131
Timings :10AM to 5PM
Road:
The town is well connected by road also and the bus services for Udaipur,
Adhmedabad, Mt. Abu, Sirohi,Jalor Jodhpur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Bundi, Kota,
Rawatbhata, Ajmer, Jaipur, Pratapgarh, Ratlam, Indore, Tonk and Nathdwara
etc. are available.
For enquiry - tel : 411 77
For reservation: Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporatino Bus Stand,
Near Bridge Tel : 4177 Timings 10 AM to 5PM
Chittaurgarh is connected with many towns and cities of the country by road.
Chittaurgarh is 297 km. From Mount Abu and 585 km. From Delhi.
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