RAJASTHAN TRIP
21.08.14 - Kumbalgarh
Today we are on way to
Kumbalgarh. Long journey to Kumbalgarh
but worth it, via Ronaukpur, famous for beautiful Jain temple. Kumbhalgarh Fort is a Mewar fortress in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan.
Kumbhalgarh is also the birthplace of Maharana
Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar. It was a place of
refuge for the rulers of Mewar at times of danger. A notable instance was in
the case of Prince Udai, the infant king of Mewar who was smuggled here by his
Dahima in 1535, allowing her own son to
be killed, when Chittaur
was under siege. Prince Udai who later succeeded to the throne, was also the founder of the Udaipur City. Kumbalgarh Kila is on top of rocky
mountain surrounded by hills and dense forest. It is a majestic fort with
palaces, temple n sentry posts, lots to climb but worth to watch the view
around. Evening we watched sound n light
show and heard the Mewar history. This fort was captured only once by the
Moghal, Akbar that too with help of Amber and Marwar rajputs, for 2
days only. We stayed at Haveli Resort, beautiful hotel overlooking green valley n hills. We surprised Raksha with small cake on top of Indian sweet to celebrate her birthday. This
was one of the best hotels we stayed with spacious rooms and ambience.
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