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Kumbhalgarh Places of Interest

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: The 586sq. km sanctuary a supporting rich variety of wildlife the pather, sloth bear, wild boar, four horned antelop and scientifically bred crocodiles in the lake, are the major attraction. The sanctuary is also noted for flamingoes, cormorants, spoonbils and egrets usally seen in winter.

Ranakpur Temples: (85km from Udaipur and 50 km from kumbhalgarh) These beautiful Jain temples are a fine example of the temple architecture. Kankroli-Rajsamand ar known for their scenic beauty. On the way to Kumbhalgarh lies a magnificent dam-the Rajsamand lake. The royal lake, built in 1660 by Rana Raj Singh from here one can have a spectacular view of the sunser with beautiful torans or arches and chhatris adorning the embankment. The lake has a adorning th embankment. The lake has a rest House of the Irrigation Department on the embankment below. The rest House has a beautiful laid out garden interspresed with exquisite sculptures excavated from the ruins nearby. The town of kankroli nearby with a marvellous temple and a pretty palace on the hill top offers a scenic experience.

Haldighati: The scene of the famous nattle of 1576 A.D. fought between Rana Pratap the eroic son of Udai Singh and the massive forces of the Mugal Emperor Akabar. A beautiful Chhatri with white marble columns didicated to Rana pratap stands here