Home to the second largest man made fort wall in the world, Kumbhalgarh is an increasingly popular choice for tourists coming to Rajasthan. Located 3,600 feet above sea level, this hill station offers a quiet retreat to traveller's looking for a quick weekend break. Having been declared a national forest reserve in 2012, the Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary also offers a thrilling wildlife experience to the tourists.
Kumbhalgarh fort is among the best places to visit in Kumbhalgarh that offers not only the sight of a regal Rajasthani Fort, but also the huge 36km wall, which is often compared to The Great Wall of China.
Recognizing the growing importance of this destination, the government has also taken steps to take Kumbhalgarh sightseeing to the next level by organizing events such as the Kumbhalgarh Festival and the Fort Walk for the entertainment of the tourists. These are both great times to visit this great destination in the Aravallis.
Taking a step further in this direction Mana Hotels presents Mana Kumbhalgarh, which is reputed to offer better hospitality than top Kumbhalgarh hotels.
Kumbhalgarh is the second highest hill station in Rajasthan after Mt. Abu offering great weather throughout the year.
Maximum tourists visit Kumbhalgarh during the festivals such as Holi, Janmashtmi & Diwali. Apart from this, the school vacation times in the summers and winters also see movement of tourists. Monsoon is an often overlooked season to visit places near Kumbhalgarh, but we encourage you to visit during this period. The places to visit near Kumbhalgarh during this period will leave you asking for more. No air conditioning is needed in Kumbhalgarh for 10 out of 12 months a year. Owing to its altitude, the winter months get chilly and it’s advisable to carry woolens from October to March.
Windy & Chilly. Stay Warm
Pleasant weather most of the time
Sunny during the day. Pleasant mornings and evenings
Enjoy the rains. Get wet
Pleasant but getting colder
Windy & Chllly. Enjoy Bon Fire's!
Geographically, Kumbhalgarh is located in a central and accessible region of Southern Rajasthan. The bustling airports at Udaipur & Jodhpur are 2.5 & 3.5 hours away from Kumbhalgarh respectively. The closest railway station at Falna is just 2 hours away. The drive to Kumbhalgarh from Jaipur and Ahmedabad is spectacular and can be comfortably covered in 6 to 7 hours.
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Udaipur | 115 km |
| Jodhpur | 180 km |
| Ahmadabad | 315 km |
| Jaipur | 350 km |
| City | Distance |
|---|---|
| Udaipur | 100 km |
| Jodhpur | 175 km |
| Ajmer | 210 km |
| Ahmedabad | 315 km |
| Jaipur | 340 km |
| Vadodara | 400 km |
| Railway Stations | Distance |
|---|---|
| Udaipur City | 100 km |
| Falna | 70 km |
With Udaipur established as a mainstay in the tourist circuit of Rajasthan, both Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur are also gaining in importance. In fact, these 3 cities together offer a nice little circuit which has unique experiences lined up for the travelers. The Ranakpur Jain Temple, The Kumbhalgarh Fort and the National forest reserve are a treat for domestic and foreign tourists alike. A visit to Kumbhalgarh fort; the birth place of Maharana Pratap is incomplete without a visit to site of the great battle of Haldighati and the final resting place of his steed - Chetak. Dilwara temples of Mt. Abu & the Jain Temple of Ranakpur also within driving distance from Kumbhalgarh. Chittor Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site is a 3.5 hour drive from Kumbhalgarh. Although Kumbhalgarh Fort has the longer wall, Chittor fort is one of the largest forts in India. The revered Shrinath ji temple at Nathwara is just 50 km away from Kumbhalgarh. The temple town of Nathdwara also offer’s traveller’s some delicious street food apart from some local handicrafts and art. The famous Pichwai painting are a product of Nathdwara as well.New Golden Triangle - Udaipur, Ranakpur, Kumbhalgarh!
Plot No. 4677, Ranakpur Road, Sadari, Pali - 306702, Rajasthan)
