"Once a Mighty Rajput Kingdom" Top 5 Page for this destination Chittaurgarh by lynnehamman

Chittaurgarh Travel Guide: 38 reviews and 92 photos

Chittorgarh town as seen from ramparts of Fort

The Town

Chittorgarh town itself is quite unspectacular.It has, however, an amazing history of Rajput bravery & sacrifice, the fort being the epicentre. The town, outside the fort walls, is a dusty, sleepy little place, like so many small cities in Rajasthan.Once an entire population lived within the walls of the fort.
Many of the houses are painted blue, and seemed fairly well kept up however. There are a few shops, and a handful of hotels. I don't think that many tourists actually stay here. Most people pass through on the way to visit the mighty Chittorgarh Fort. We visited on a day trip from Udaipur. We left at 7am in the morning, and arrived at about 10am. The scenery along the way is beautiful, so we stopped a lot, and took photographs. The road to Chittorgarh is good, and there were not very many cars along the way.

The Fort

I have given information on Chittorgarh Fort in the tip section.

Black Marble Statue- Chittorgarh Fort

I have given information on Chittorgarh Fort in the tip section.

THE OLD

POSTCARD SELLER-CHITTORGARH

This amazing old lady has been selling these postcards most of her life outside Chittorgargh. She is 101 years old.

AND THE NEW

RAJPUT PRINCESS

Colours are bright in Rajasthan- look at the way this little princess is dressed

Last visit to Chittaurgarh: Dec 2005
Intro Updated Aug 14, 2009
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Reviews (7)

100 years old & going strong Local Customs (1)

This amazing old lady has been selling postcards outside the fort for most of her life. She says that she is 100 years... more travel advice

Tower, Temples and Relics - Chittaurgarh

Tower, Temples and Relics Things to Do (3)

Also within the fort there are palaces, chattris,temples & the magnificent 37m highTower Of Victory. The tower can be... more travel advice

Tower of Victory-Chittorgarh Favorites (1)

Richard climbed this impressive tower. Its a long way up. This 13th century tower commemorates victory in a battle.... more travel advice

On the Road to Chittor Transportation (1)

The easist & quickest way to get to Chittorgarh from Udaipur is by car. Taxis can be arranged at any hotel or tourist... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
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Yaqui Feb 15, 2010 at 8:17 PM

The Tower of Victory-Chittorgarh is beautiful. I always enjoy your well written pages. Beautiful page!
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JLBG Dec 17, 2009 at 2:35 PM

How amazing, this 101 years old lady, still selling postcards! Beautiful tower of victory!
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vpas Oct 12, 2009 at 12:29 AM

very informative,clear and interesting. as always ... love, vpa S
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Pawtuxet Sep 27, 2009 at 3:59 PM

Not such a good history for the women of the city. I'm sure the views and stone structures are fascinating to many visitors.
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PierreZA Sep 27, 2009 at 10:14 AM

Another very informative page, thank you for sharing. Groete.
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Nemorino Aug 18, 2009 at 3:04 AM

So much history here, and so much to see! And it's great that you met such friendly, talkative people. (Colorfully dressed, too.)
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VeronicaG Aug 15, 2009 at 4:30 PM

I would love to bide my time at a chai stop! The fort and Victory Tower would both be places I would want to explore!
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Trekki Aug 14, 2009 at 12:59 AM

This fort looks amazing with the water reservoir and the inside. What a beautifully colourful page, Lynne :-) Me too, I am amazed about the postcard lady :-)
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scottishvisitor Jul 31, 2009 at 3:26 AM

You saw some amazing things here Lynne I would always stop & buy a postcard :) One of my favourite things!
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mvtouring Jul 14, 2009 at 3:49 AM

Lovely info. Did you do India with a tourgroup or on your own?