Visit Chittorgarh Fort with Udaipur Drop from Pushkar with Guide

The Chittorgarh Fort, explore the place which was once the capital of Mewar that sprawls over a hill 180 meters in height over an area of 280 ha above the plains of the valley, drained by the Berach River. The fort has several historical palaces, gates, a temple and two prominent commemorative towers. Legend has it that Alauddin Khilji, who was the first to sack Chittor, was so besotted by the regal beauty of Rani Padmini, he was overpowered by a desire to possess her. But the noble queen preferred death to dishonour & committed "Jauhar" (mass self-immolation). The Vijaya Stambha or the Tower of Victory, which is a 9-metre wide tower, located within Chittor Fort in Chittorgarh. The tower was constructed by the Mewar king, Rana Kumbha, in 1448 to commemorate his victory over Mahmud Khilji. The tower is dedicated to Vishnu.Kriti Stambha or Tower of Fame which is another important feature of Chittor Fort.