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Things to do in Chittorgarh
12 sights, walks and activities, 7 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 7
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 1 nights
Things to do in Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh Fort entry (Indian adult)
₹40–₹50 per personHalf day
Light-and-sound show at Rana Kumbha Palace
₹150–₹200 per person1 hour
The ruined 15th-century palace of Rana Kumbha, linked to the legends of Rani Padmini and the infant Udai Singh.
Representative photo · Photo by Roman Saienko on Pexels
Fateh Prakash Palace museum
₹20–₹50 per person45 minutes
A later Mewar palace inside the fort, now a museum of sculpture, weapons and paintings from the region.
Photo: Sougata Bhar · CC BY-SA 4.0
Meera and Kumbha Shyam temples
Free30 minutes
Two carved temples linked to the poet-saint Meera Bai, standing side by side in one courtyard inside the fort.
Kalika Mata temple
Free20 minutes
An old sun temple inside the fort, later rededicated to the goddess Kali, with carved pillars and ceilings.
Photo: Sujay25 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Gaumukh Kund spring tank
Free30 minutes
Rana Kumbha's carved nine-storey victory tower, with Gaumukh Kund's spring-fed tank on the cliff edge nearby.
Photo: Himesh23 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sunset from the fort ramparts
Free45 minutes
The fort's walls on a long hilltop, with the town and plains below glowing as the sun goes down.
Photo: Rakzika · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary drive
Price on requestHalf day
Representative photo · Wikiwizardinho · CC BY-SA 4.0
Padmini's Palace
₹35–₹50 per person30 min
A palace by a lotus pool linked to the legend of Rani Padmini and Alauddin Khilji's siege of Chittor.
Good to know
- The Mewar Express reaches Chittorgarh in the small hours from Delhi and leaves at 21:15 on the way back.
- Udaipur is about 115 km away, so Chittorgarh can also be a stop on an Udaipur long weekend.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Chittorgarh?
Chittorgarh Fort entry (Indian adult); Light-and-sound show at Rana Kumbha Palace; Fateh Prakash Palace museum; Meera and Kumbha Shyam temples; Kalika Mata temple; Gaumukh Kund spring tank.
What can you do for free in Chittorgarh?
Meera and Kumbha Shyam temples; Kalika Mata temple; Gaumukh Kund spring tank; Sathis Deori Jain temples; Walk up through the seven gates; Sunset from the fort ramparts.
What is the best time to visit Chittorgarh?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
How many days do you need in Chittorgarh?
1 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.