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» CHITTORGARH LOCATION
Chittorgarh is located in the southern part of the state of Rajasthan, in the northwestern part of India. It is located beside a high hill near the Gambheri River. It is 112 km from Udaipur and 182 km from Ajmer. The climate of Chittorgarh is arid. Summers are quite hot (April-June) and winters are cool (October-February). It experiences scant rainfall between June and August. |
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» DISTANCE FROM MAJOR CITIES TO CHITTORGARH
- Delhi - 570 kms.
- Mumbai - 973 kms.
- Jaipur - 309 kms.
- Ahmedabad - 422 kms.
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» CHITTORGARH WEATHER
- Temperature in summer : 43.8º C (Max) - 23.7º C (Min)
- Temperature in winter : 29.27º C (Max) - 11.08º C (Min)
- Rainy Season : July to Mid September, and very humid (upto 90%)
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» CHITTORGARH POPULATION
18,02,656 (persons) |
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» CLOTHING IN CHITTORGARH
 [Clothing In Chittaurgarh] |
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» LANGUAGE IN CHITTORGARH
Rajasthani, Hindi and Gujarati |
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» CHITTORGARH DEMOGRAPHICS
- Density of population - 166 persons per sq.kms.
- The literacy rate of the district is 54.31 %.
- Total working population - 49.03 %.
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» CHITTORGARH HISTORY
 [Ratan Palace In Chittaurgarh]
In 1533 A.D., during the rule of Bikramjeet, came the second attack from Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat. Once again Jauhar was led by Rani Karanavati, a Bundi princess. Her infant son, Udai Singh was smuggled out of Chittaur to Bundi who survived to inherit the throne of the citadel. He learnt from his traumatic childhood that discretion is preferred to valour. So in, 1567 A.D. when the Mughal Emperor invaded Chittaur, Udai Singh fled to establish a new Capital, Udaipur-a beautiful lake city, leaving behind Chittaur to be defended by two 16 year old heroes, Jaimal of Bednore and Patta of Kelwa. These young men displayed true Rajput chivalry and died after ‘Jauhar’ was performed. Immediately thereafter Akbar razed the fort to a rubble. Chittaur was never inhabited again but it always asserted the heroic spirit of Rajput warriors.
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» PLACES TO BE VISITED IN CHITTORGARH
 [Fort Of Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan]
The fort spreads over 700 hectares, 40 per cent of which are given over to water bodies. The average reservoir depth is about 2 m. Taken together, this means these reservoirs can store about 4 billion litres of water.
In a year of more than normal rainfall (average annual rainfall: 700 mm), enough water would be stored to last the next 12 months. Even after water loss due to seepage and evaporation and other causes, an army of 50,000 could live in the fort for four years without fear of thirst.
- However, the most imposing structure within the Chittaurgarh Fort is the Vijay Stambh. This tower can even be seen from the town, which is located below the fort. This exemplary piece of architecture stands on a pedestal of 47 square feet and 10 feet high, while the tower alone stands at a height of 122 feet and is 30 feet wide at the base. There are 157 steps and the stairs are circular. It is believed that the tower took 10 years to be completed. The tower was built around the 15th century AD, by Rana Kumbha, one of the most powerful Mewar kings. The tower was built to commemorate his victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa. The entire structure is covered with sculptures of Hindu deities and episodes from the two great Hindu epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, with names given below each piece of sculpture.
- Dedicated to Adinathji the 1st Jain Teerthankar adorned by the naked figures of the Digambars [Adherents of the Digambar sect who does not believe in covering the natural body] A narrow stairway goes through seven stories of the tower to the top. The 22 metres high tower was build by a wealthy jain merchant in the 12th century A.D.
 [Meera Temple In Chittaurgarh]
- The magnificent Padmini’s Palace in Chittorgarh in the Chittorgarh Fort is built near a beautiful lotus pool. History proves that the beautiful Queen Padmini had drawn the attention of the Sultan of Delhi, Ala-ud-din Khilji. It was in the lotus pool that Ala-ud-din Khilji had seen the reflection of the beautiful queen.
The magnificent palace is surrounded by water and the open terrace provides a picturesque view of the beauty all around. The wide windows and the beautiful architecture speak of the excellent artistry of the craftsmanship.
- In the town of Mandpiya, Chittor District; an important temple of Sanvariya, a form of God Vishnu. Devotees, even from neighbouring states, visit it. There are adequate accommodation and meal facilities at the temple.
- A small structure which was raised during the invasion of Chittaurgarh by Akbar in 1567, it gets the name Mohar Magri because it is believed that Emperor Akbar paid one mohar (gold coin) for each basketful of earth placed on the mound, as the work was very dangerous, brave soldiers guarding the ramparts from above. The mound was raised to such a height that the Mughal cannons could be placed over it and fired inside the fort. The important places inside are, the temple of Tulja Bhawani (the tutelary goddess of the scribes), the Naulakha Bhandar or nine lakh treasury, Singar Chauri, depicting inscriptions dating back to 1448 AD. Sat -bis-Deori, the old Jain temple etc.
- A deep tank filled by a spring coming from a 'cow mouth', situated at the edge of the cliff. It is considered to be sacred where you can feed the fishes.
- To enter in to the Fort Of Chittorgarh, the person has to go through seven huge gates(Pol). Each gate is different in its name, design and its size.
Below is the list of these gates :
- Padan Pol
- Bhairon Pol
- Hanuman Pol
- Jorla Pol
- Ganesh Pol
- Laxman Pol
- Ram Pol
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» EXCURSION OF CHITTORGARH
 [Menal Temple In Chittaurgarh]
- The sanctuary is spread over the Aravali and Vindhyachal ranges and is the only forest where teak trees of building value are found. The thickly vegetated sanctuary has about 50% teak trees besides salar, tendu, amla, bamboo and bel etc. Three rivers flow through the forest, Jakham and Karmoj are the major ones. A huge dam has been constructed over the Jakham river for irrigation , and wild animals in the sanctuary.
The key fauna of the sanctuary are leopard, hyena, jackal, fox jungle cat, porcupine, spotted deer,wild bear, four horned antelope and nilgai etc. The most important and conspicuous animal of the sanctuary is the flying squirrel, which can be observed gliding between the trees during night,this no curanla creature hides in the day light , the best time to watch the squirrel is in the months of February and March at Arampura Guest House, when most trees shed their leaves making it easier to sport the squirrel. The sanctuary is also associated with mythological events, it is believed that Sita wife of Lord Rama stayed here during the period of her exile in the ashram of Saint Valmiki.
- Nagari is 20 km from Ranthambore, Nagari is one of the oldest towns of Rajasthan. It is situated on the banks of River Banish and the Hindu and Buddhist remains that dates back to Mauryan and Gupta period can be found here.
- The wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 50 Sq. Km. Near the Bassi village. The key fauna of the sanctuary are panther, wild boar, antelopes and mongoose. Migratory birds also visit the sanctuary. For entry into the sanctuary, prior permission is to be obtained from the District Forest Officer, Chittaurgarh.
- The distance from chittaurgarh 140 Kms, Deogarh 16th century fort, near Pratapgarh is famous for the palaces with their ornate murals and the Jain temples.
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» OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
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» ACCOMMODATION AROUND CHITTORGARH
Accommodation in Chittorgarh is scant and restricted to low- and middle-level budget. Most of the hotels are near the railway station. |
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• Hotel Laxmi Vilas Palace, Udaipur |
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• Hotel Hilltop Palace, Udaipur |
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• Hotel Ram Pratap Palace, Udaipur |
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• Hotel Swaroop Vilas, Udaipur |
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