Out Top 5 Major Forts of Rajasthan, You Want to Visit during your Rajasthan Tour
Here is our list of 5 Major Forts of Rajasthan. Here you can find the details and interesting facts about these forts.
1. Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh
One of the UNESCO World Heritage Site -
Chittorgarh Fort is our first preference over the list. The fort is known for its history of Wars and connection with Maharana Pratap Singh Ji. It was built in the 8th Century A.D. by Rajput Ruler Bapa Rawal.
The fort host the capital of Mewar Kingdom for centuries and its throne was gloried by many known warrior kings like Maharana Sanga, Maharana Pratap, Maharana Kumbha Ji and more.
Also, the "Jaguar" of Rani Padmavati Mata Ji was celebrated here.
The fort is located at 2 hours drive from Udaipur and 5 Hour drive for Jaipur. So, you can reach here using public/private transportation from both the cities.
2. Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajsamandar
Yet another addition of our list comes to form the Mewar Dynasty too. The Kumbhalgarh Fort was built around 15th Century A.D. It is currently located in the Rajsamander District of Rajasthan. The fort holds the position of 2nd largest walled premise which is roughly 36 Kilometers.
The name Kumbhalgarh was derived from the ruler of Mewar Maharana Kumbha Singh Ji. The location of the fort is near Udaipur. Also, you can reach the city by Jaipur for that you can hire vehicles from our team.
3. Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer Fort is also known as "Golden Fort" or "Sonar Quila. It is located in the center of Jaisalmer District and ruled by the royal family of Jaisalmer till Indian Independence.
The fort holds a population of around 4000 persons and an estimated house population of 360+ families. It is one of the few forts in the world where people still live. Also, to be noted it is the 2nd oldest fort of Rajasthan.
The notable additions to the fort is a Jain Temple built inside it. The hand carvings on the stone have been the known beauty of
Jaisalmer.
4. Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
The
Mehrangarh Fort is the pride of
Jodhpur and ane of the top locations. It was built in the 15th Century and named as UNESCO World Heritage Site. The foundation of the fort was built by Maharaja Jodha Singh Ji of the Marwar Dynasty.
The fort took centuries to complete and in different eras, multiple additions were made. Currently the fort host multiple artifacts under its museum which attracts tourists from all over the world.
5. Amer Fort, Jaipur
Amer Fort or Amber Fort is located in Jaipur and was once used by Royal Family as their capital. Its gigantic structure and simplicity attract lots of persons and so it was named as UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort holds special routes to
Jaigarh Fort.
Sheesh, Mahal and Sheela Mata Mandir are the key attractions of the fort.
