India Tourism | Chittorgarh

The history of Chittor is one of the most stirring chapters in Indian history for it was there that the flower of Rajput chivalry sprang to life and the immense stretch of its sacred walls and ruined palaces relate the saga of innumerable sieges and heroism which has almost become a myth now. Western railways connect Chittorgarh on the metre guage with Ajmer, Delhi, Jaipur, Ratlam, Udaipur. However the convenient railhead is Udaipur. Rajasthan State Roadway Transport Corporation operates regular bus service from Agra 557 kms, Ajmer 182 kms, Delhi 578 kms, Jaipur 320 kms, Jodhpur, Kota 000 kms, Mount Abu 390 kms and Udaipur 115 kms to Chittaurgarh.

Places of Interest

Fort jay Stambha
Kirti Stambha
Rana-Kumbha Palace
Padmini Palace
Meera Temple
Kumbha Shyam Temple
Kalika Mata Temple
State Archaeological Museum
Nagari: 14 kms
An ancient town in Rajasthan, it is situated north of Chittor. According to excavation, a civilisation tourished here from the Maurya to the Gupta dynasty. Notable excavations are these having both the serenity of Hinduism and the sacrifice of Buddhism. Excavations are continuing.

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