This massive fort, covering about 700 acres of land, once enclosed a huge town. It remained the seat of power of the mighty rulers of Mewar Kingdom from the early 13th-century to 1567 when Akbar ransacked the fort. This wasn’t the first time that Chittorgarh was ransacked; there were two previous sieges in which the […]

Kumbhalgarh must be the largest fortification in the entire country. Its 36 km long wall, encompassing numerous shrines and a palace, is considered to be the second-longest wall in the world. Major attraction in the fort is ‘Badal Mahal’ which is enclosed in the inner ramparts. Apart from exploring the palace, it is an exhilarating […]

This 14th-century fort sits astride on top of a hill and overlooks the town of Bundi. It belonged to the Hara Clan of Rajputs. You need to take a steep hike of about 30 minutes from the base of the hill to reach the fort. Everything up there is in ruins and largely unmaintained. The […]

This palace is the major draw in Bundi. Its unique architecture and mural-covered chambers are the elements that make it fascinating. It is, in fact, a collection of several interconnecting palaces spread across on a steep slope. This edifice was described by Rudyard Kipling as: “such a palace as men build for themselves in uneasy […]

The popularity of Jodhpur owes to its majestic Mehrangarh Fort  and elegant Umaid Bhawan Palace. These architectural marvels have made Jodhpur one of the most popular travel destinations in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is the brainchild of Rao Jodha who shifted here in 1459 from the nearby town of Mandore. This region, situated on the edge of […]

Fort most of the travellers Mehrangarh is the prime reason for visiting Jodhpur. It was constructed by Rao Jodha, a Rathore Rajput in 1459, after moving from Mandore (8 km north of Jodhpur). This mighty fort, straddling a lone hill, encases elegant palaces and intimidating battlements. Ajit Singh, a descendant of Rao Jodha drove Mughals out […]