Chittorgarh

Famous for: 
Fort, Handicraft, Paintings, Ethnic dresses and jewelry.


Video: The fort of Chittorgarh

Background:
Earlier known as Chitrakut, Chittorgarh was named after a local Rajput Chief, Chitrang.
It was the capital of local Sisodia clan of the Rajputs from 8th century to 16th century and was invaded thrice by the Muslims killing many Rajput soldiers.
In 1568, Akbar finally took siege of Chittorgarh, but was returned back to its rulers by Jahangir in 1616.


Video: Sunset over Chittorgarh

What to see:
Chittorgarh Fort 
Location: 180-meter high on a hill
Covering 700 acres, the famous fort of Chittorgarh houses ruins of many temples and palaces.

Kirti Stambha
Location: Inside the fort
The Kirti Stamba is dedicated to Adinath who was the first of the 24 Jain Trithankaras.

Meera Bai Temple
It is a famous temple where Meerabai worshipped Lord Krishna.

Vijay Stambh - The Victory Tower
This 9-storyed tower was built in 1440 AD by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over Mohamed Khilji.  There are more than 150 steps to the top from where one can get a beautiful view of the town.


Video: Meera temple, Chittorgarh

Sites Nearby
Bijaipur
Location: 40 km from Chittorgarh
It is tourist spot, with its fort converted into a heritage hotel.

Menhal
Location: 48 km from Chittorgarh on Bundi-Chittorgarh road.
Known for ancient temples.

Nagri
Location: 17 km from Chittorgarh
Known for the ancient Hindu and Buddhist monuments.


Video: Vijay Stambh, Chittorgarh

Reaching there:
Air: Udaipur (110 km) has the nearest airport and is well connected to all the other major cities in India.

Rail: Chittorgarh is connected to Udaipur, Ajmer, Delhi, Ahemdabad, etc

Road: NH 8 (Delhi - Jaipur - Ajmer - Udaipur - Ahmedabad - Vadodra - Mumbai) and NH 12 (Jabalpur - Bhopal - Khilchipur - Aklera - Jhalawar - Kota - Bundi - Devli - Tonk - Jaipur) are the nearest National Highways to Chittorgarh.
There are good mototable road to cities like Ajmer, Udaipur etc.


Video: View around the fort 

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Bikaner

Famous for:
A true Desert City with Red and Yellow sandstone Palaces, Forts and Temples. It has the best camel rides in the world and "Bikaner Bhujia" is a very famous snack.


Video: Driving thru streets of Bikaner

Background:
Founded in 1488, Bikaner is a desert city built on an elevation on the ancient caravan routes linking Central Asia and North India with the Gujarat seaports.
It is surrounded by a seven-kilometre long wall and has five entrances.
It has faced many foreign intrusions and was attacked many times by the Mughals and the British.


Video: Camel safari at Bikaner

Today tourist visiting Binaker enjoy its local traditions, colourful bazaars and havelis. Bikaner camel festival is also held annually.

What to see:
Junagarh Fort
Location: 1 km from the Railway Station and City Centre.

Video: Junagarh fort

Lalgarh Fort
Location: 2 km from Railway Station and 1 km from City Centre on the way to Gajner.
Ganga Jubilee Museum
Location: On the Jaipur Road

Near By Attraction
Rat temple

Video: Rat Temple (Karni Mata) in Deshnok, Bikaner

Bhandasar Jain Temple
Location: 5 Km from Bikaner
Shiv Bari Temple
Location: 6 km from Bikaner
Camel Breeding Farm
Location: 8 km from Bikaner
Deshnok / Temple of Rats
Location: 30 km from Bikaner

Reaching there:
Air: The Nal Airport, Bikaner (17 Km from the city center) has no commercial flights. Jodhpur airport (254 km) and Sanganer airport, Jaipur (325 km) are the two nearby airports.
Rail: Bikaner is very well connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur and all other major cities.
Roads : NH11 (Agar - Bikaner - Jaipur), NH15 (Pathankot - Amritsar -Bhatinda - Ganganagar - Bikaner - Jaisalmer) are the National Highway passing through Bikaner.
Bikaner is well connected to Jodhpur, Jaipur and Delhi by Road.

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