 Eklingji (22km):
The place of the beautifully sculptured temple of the royal family.
Built in 734, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Nagda (23km):
The Sas-Bahu (Mother-in-law & daughter-in-law) temple dates back to
the 9 th century. Due to its exquisite carving this temple is also
called Little Khajurao.
Haldi Ghati (40km):
The site of the famous battle of Haldi Ghati, which was fought in
1546 between Maharana Pratap and the Mogul emperor Akbar. Here the
Chetak Chattri is situated. A recently erected museum tells the
story of Maharana Pratap and Chetak. The surrounding landscape is
very attractive.
Jaisamand Lake (48km):
The second largest man-made lake in Asia is stunningly situated amid
green hills. Constructed already in the 17 th century by Maharana
Jai Singh, it provides the city of Udaipur with drinking water.
Situated in the chief tribal region of Rajasthan, it is a wildlife
sanctuary and protection area. On top of the hills surrounding the
lake are the two former summer palaces of the queens of Udaipur.
Kumbhalgarh (84km):
The second-most important fort of the former state of Mewar is
perched high up in the Aravalli Mountains. It was the place of
retreat for the kings in times of danger. Built in the 15 th century
by Maharana Kumbha, it was captured only once in its history, and
even then it needed the combined force of Moghul emperor Akbar,
Amber (Jaipur) and Marwar (Jodhpur).
A 36km long wall on which 5 horses can gallop next to each other
surrounds it. Today the mountain around Kumbhalgarh are declared a
wildlife sanctuary, famous for its wolfs.
Chittorgarh (110km):
The former capital of Mewar and its most important fortress is a
historically most significant and interesting place. Chittorgarh is
a symbol of the valour and the chivalry of the Rajputs. It was
captured three times in its history and every time the men rather
died in the battlefield than surrender to the enemy. They donned
yellow robes and rode out in order to die by the sword. The women
inside committed jauhar , collective suicide, by burning themselves
on a pyre. Today the fort lies in ruins, but still its long lost
splendour and majesty can be perceived.
Ranakpur (60 km): |
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