chittorgarh fort(Entry fee,timing distance,facts,history)

About Chittor Fort

The Chittor Fort or Chittorgarh is one of the largest forts in the State of Rajasthan India. It is a UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)United Nations based in Paris, France... World Heritage Site. The fort was the capital of Mewar and is located in the present-day town of Chittor(Rajasthan) India. 

What is Chittorgarh famous for?

Chittorgarh used to be the capital of the Sisodia Dynasty of Mewar At Rajasthan. The most alluring factor of this city is the Chittorgarh Fort(Rajasthan). Famous for the Jauhar that Rani Padmini and Rani Karnavati underwent during the siege, the Chittorgarh Fort has seen a lot of valiant battles.

Who made the Chittorgarh fort?

 the fort of Chittorgarh was constructed by Chitrangada Mori of the Maurya dynasty way back in the 7th century A.D. Later, Bappa Rawal(Mewar region in Rajasthan), the founder of Mewar dynasty, made Chittorgarh his capital in India.

Which is the biggest fort in India?

Chittorgarh Fort:

Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan - the City of Pride and HonorChittorgarh Fort is the biggest fort in India, and also a World Heritage Site. Spread over about 2.8 km and 400 acres and the highest elevation in the fort is at about 1075 meters.

Nearest Railway Station to Chittorgarh Fort:

Chittorgarh Junction is about 6 km from the Chittorgarh Fort. You can also board a train from Chanderiya Railway Station which is about 11 km from the fort. Some of the trains from Udaipur to Chittorgarh are Mewar Express(daily Time:6PM), Chetak Express(Daily time:5PM) to name a few.

Nearest Bus Stand to Chittorgarh Fort:

SRTC is the nearest bus stand. There are both private and state-run bus services to Chittorgarh. From Udaipur to Chittorgarh it takes around 2 hours of time.

Nearest Air Port to Chittorgarh Fort:

Udaipur Airport also called the Maharana Pratap Airport is the nearest airport to Chittorgarh. Some of the airlines that operate in and out of the airport are SpiceJet, Air India, Jet Airways, and Indigo. It operates flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata among other cities.

Chittoragrh Fort Timing:

• Chittorgarh Fort timings from 9 am(morning) to 6 pm(Evening). 
• The opening hours for the Fateh Prakash Palace Museum are from 9.45 am to 5.45 pm.
• The visiting hours for Chittorgarh Fort light and sound show are between in the morning At 7am till in the evening at 8pm.

• Chittorgarh Fort Visiting Fee:
The Chittorgarh Fort entry fee for the same for adults is Rs 50(per person) while for the kids the entry ticket is pegged at Rs 25.

Fast Facts

Location: Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

Built By: Chitrangada Mori

Occupants: Mauryas of Chittor, Guhilas of Medapata, Sisodias of Mewar at Rajasthan

Area: 691.9 acres

Current Status: The fort has been declared as UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site

Visiting Time: 9:45AM - 6:30PM

Important Structures of chittor fort: Vijay Stambh(constructed by the Mewar king, Rana Kumbha, in 1448), Kirti Stambh, Gaumukh Reservoir, Rana Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace, Meera Mandir, Kalikamata Mandir, Fateh Prakash Palace, Jain Mandir

Seven Gates of the Fort: Padan Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol, Jolla Pol, Ganesh Pol, Laxman Pol, Ram Pol is the main gate to enter the fort.

History of the Fort

In ancient India, the place where the chittor fort is currently present was known as Chitrakut. Due to the ancientness of this fort, there is no clear evidence supporting the origin of the fort. There is, however, a bunch of theories that are still subjected to debates.  Bhima Kund, an artificial tank next to the fort, was where the legendary reservoir once sat, it is said.It is believed that this army was mighty enough to defeat the famous troops of Arab, who were considered imperious on a battlefield back then.