About Kumbhalgarh
Set amidst an array of about thirteen mountain peaks of the Aravalli range in mewar is a impregnable medieval castle. Yes, this is the castle of Kumbhalgarh! Is gives you a glimpse of the past glory of its kings and princess. A two and a half drive from Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh is a place to visit.
Kumbhalgarh fort is a very famous mewar fortress in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan state. Kumbhalgarh fort has a wall of that extends 36 kms in length around the perimeter of the fort. This wall is the second longest wall after the Great Wall of China. The frontal walls have a thickness of 15 feet and Kumbhalgarh has seven fortified gateways.
Kumbhalgarh is a birthplace of Maharana Pratap who was a great king and warrior of Rajasthan. The fort is now open to the general public and used as a public museum. It is spectacularly lit for some time each evening and this is a remarkable sight.
Badal mahal soars high in the sky. You can gaze at the serpentine lines of the fort walls and other distant landscaped from here.
Kumbhalgarh has a very famous sanctuary, which is famous for chowsinghas, nilgai, sloth bears, wild boar, sambar, leopards and jackals. Kumbhalgarh wildlife sanctuary protects the rare species of animals like the wolf. It is situated in the lush green region of Udaipur