The Epitome Of Romance And Valour

The pride and glory of Rajasthan, Chittaur echoes with the tales of romance and valour unique to the Rajput tradition. A ruined citadel, where the royal past lives in its imposing forts, graceful palaces and spectacular chhatris.

This fortified settlement has been ravaged thrice and each time the outcome was 'Jauhar ' - when women and children immolated themselves on a huge funeral pyre while men donned in saffron robes of martyrdom rode out of the fort towards a certain death.

Alauddin Khilji was the first to sack Chittaur in J303 A.D., overpowered by a passionate desire to possess the regal beauty, queen Padmini. Legend has it, that he saw her face in the reflection of a mirror and was struck by her mesmerising beauty. But the noble queen preferred death to dishonour and committed 'Jauhar'.

In 1533 A.D., during the rule ofBikramjeet, came the second attack from Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat. Once again Jauhar was led by Rani Karnavati, a Bundi princess. Her infant son, Udai Singh was smuggled out of Chittaur to Bundi who survived to inherit the throne of the citadel. He learnt from his traumatic childhood that discretion is preferred to valour. So, in 1567 A.D., when the Mughal Emperor invaded Chittaur, Udai Singh fled to establish a new Capital, Udaipur - a beautiful lake city, leaving behind Chittaur to be defended by two 16 year old heroes, Jaimal of Bednore and Patta of Kelwa. These young men displayed true Rajput chivalry and died after 'Jauhar ' was performed. Immediately thereafter Akbar razed the fort to a rubble.

Chittaur was never inhabited again but it always asserted the heroic spirit of Rajput warriors.

Travel Information How To Get There

Air : 90 km is the nearest airport, Dabok airport, Udaipur.

Rail ; Chittaurgarh is well connected by rail. Some important train connections are : Chetak Express (Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Chittaurgarh-Udaipur); Pass. (Kota-Chittaurgarh-Nimach); 9769 Express (Khandawa-Chittaurgarh-Ajmer)

Road : Bus services operate to several important destinations. Delhi (583 km), Mount Abu (297 km), Jaipur (325 km), Indore (325 km) and Ajmer (185 km) away from Chittaurgarh.

Local Transport: Unmetered auto-rickshaws. Also cycle-rickshaw and tongas.

General Information

Area : 6.5 sq. km.

Altitude : 408 metres

Climate : Mean Max. Mean Min.

Summer : 43.8 C 23.8 C

Winter : 28.37 C 11.6 C

Rainfall : 60 85 cms.

Best Season : September-March

Clothing : Summer Light Tropical Winter Light Wollen

Languages : English, Hindi, Rajasthani.

Road : Rajasthan State Road Transport Coorporaion connects Barmer with all major cities in the state.

General Information

Area : 15 Sq.Km

Climate :
Summer : 43.00C 27.00C
Winter : 26.00C 10.00C

Rainfall : 28 cms.

Best Season : August to March.

Clothing :
Summer : Light tropical
Winter : Light woolen

Language : Rajasthan, Hindi, English.