Fort Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort in Rajasthan, which rises above the city of Chittorgarh.

The fort covers an area of twenty-eight square kilometers. It was built by order of King Fals Raval in the twelfth century as a dowry for his daughter. For construction chose a very successful place - a plain on a hundred eighty-meter hill. In its vast territory at that time lived quite a lot of people.

Nowadays, the fort attracts a large number of tourists with its many attractions. Central among them is the eight-story tower of Vijaya Stambha or Victory Column, which is fully decorated with carvings and bas-reliefs. For well-prepared physically tourists, there is an opportunity to climb to its top, overcoming the climb of a steep staircase.

It is also interesting to explore the ruins of palaces and ancient temples. More than one hundred and thirty temples were built on the territory of the fort. However, from most now there are only ruins, although some have retained their original appearance.

On the territory of the fort there is also an old town where people live quite ordinary village life. Thus, tourists have a chance to get acquainted with the everyday life of Chittorgarh Fort.