The Chittor Fort or Chittorgarh is one of the largest forts in India. It, along with the Kumbhalgarh Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort was the capital of Mewar and is located in the present-day town of Chittor.
In this blog, I will take you to the journey of this majestic fort.
Chittorgarh Fort
The fort area is open to public 24*7, but to visit some specific places within the fort compound, you will need the tickets. The tickets are available from 8 am to 6 pm and costs Rs 40/- per head.
Kumbha Palace
After taking the tickets, first visit the Kumbha Palace. Take the first left turn after the ticket window, and you can see the Kumbha's Palace on your right hand side.
Alert- Kumbha's palace is all in ruins and it is filled with pungent smell of monkey's shit.
After exploring Kumbha's palace for some time, head to Ratan Singh Palace. In case you are wondering, it is the same Ratan Singh whose character Shahid Kapoor played in the movie Padmavat.
Meera temple
Next place to explore after Ratan Singh palace Meera Temlple.
The Meera Temple is one of the most popular temples in Chittorgarh. Dedicated to Meera Bai, the temple has both historical and religious significance.
Meera,is also known as Meera Bai or Mirabai was a Hindu mystic poet of the Bhakti movement. She is a celebrated Bhakti saint, particularly in the North Indian Hindu tradition.
A visit to this temple is a must.
Victory tower
Head to victory tower after Meera temple.
Another wonderful specimen of Rajputana architecture. If you are awed by just seeing it from outside, then wait, there is a lot more to it. You can also go to the top of it by the stairs that are located inside.
Alert- Mind your head and switch on your torch.
