Kumbhalgarh Fort is one of the most important forts
of the Mewar Rulers of Rajasthan. It was built by Maharana Rana Kumbha in the
15th century and is evenly accessed through a series of seven gateways, here
named Aret Pol, Halla Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ram Pol, Vijay Pol, Nimboo Pol and
Bhairon Pol. Kumbhalgarh is also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great
king and warrior of Mewar. The Fort is also famous for its beautiful 'Badal
Mahal' or the Palace of Cloud.
Kumbhalgarh is situated 82 km northwest of Udaipur
by road. It is the most important fort in Mewar after Chittorgarh Fort.
Important information-
Location: At
a distance of 82 km northwest of Udaipur by road
Built by: Maharana
Kumbha
Built in: 15th
century
How to reach: You
can easily reach Kumbalgarh Fort either by taking regular buses or by hiring personal
Taxis from Udaipur.
