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Things to do in Kumbhalgarh

12 sights, walks and activities, 5 of them free.

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5
Best months
Sep–Mar
Ideal stay
2 nights
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Things to do in Kumbhalgarh

  • Kumbhalgarh light-and-sound show

    Kumbhalgarh light-and-sound show

    ₹100–₹150 per person45 min

    An evening show that lights up the fort walls and tells the story of Kumbhalgarh and Mewar's rulers.

    Representative photo · Photo by Ravi Mittal on Pexels

  • Jeep safari, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

    Jeep safari, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

    ₹600–₹750 per person3 hours

    A jeep ride through the dry forest of the Kumbhalgarh sanctuary, home to leopards, sloth bears and many birds.

    Representative photo · Photo by Sayan Samanta on Pexels

  • Kumbhalgarh Fort entry (Indian adult)

    Kumbhalgarh Fort entry (Indian adult)

    ₹35–₹50 per person3 hours

    Photo: Nishumalik13 · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Sunset view of the fort walls

    Sunset view of the fort walls

    Free45 minutes

    Photo: Amitdighe · CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Ranakpur Jain temple

    Ranakpur Jain temple

    FreeHalf day with the drive

    Photo: Ingo Mehling · CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Ranakpur Sun temple

    Ranakpur Sun temple

    Free30 minutes

    Photo: Acred99 · CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Parshuram Mahadev cave temple

    Parshuram Mahadev cave temple

    FreeHalf day

    Photo: Nkansara · CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Haldighati pass and Maharana Pratap museum

    Haldighati pass and Maharana Pratap museum

    Price on requestHalf day

    Photo: Vipulvaibhav5 · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Guided forest trek in Kumbhalgarh sanctuary

    Guided forest trek in Kumbhalgarh sanctuary

    Price on request3 hours

    Representative photo · Dev1467 · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Rajsamand Lake and Nauchowki ghat

    Rajsamand Lake and Nauchowki ghat

    Free1 hour

    Photo: Koustave · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Walk a stretch of the fort wall from Ram Pol

    1.5 hours

    A walk on the broad top of Kumbhalgarh's wall, one of the longest fort walls in the world.

  • Temple cluster inside the fort

    ₹35–₹50 per person1 hour

    Dozens of Hindu and Jain temples scattered over the hillside within the fort walls.

Good to know

  • The fort opens around 09:00; the light show starts after dusk, so staying overnight is the only way to see it.
  • Fort entry is a small ASI fee for Indians; the light show is about ₹100 and in Hindi.
  • Permits: Sanctuary safaris are booked through the forest office or lodges; carry ID.

Questions

What are the best things to do in Kumbhalgarh?

Kumbhalgarh light-and-sound show; Jeep safari, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary; Kumbhalgarh Fort entry (Indian adult); Sunset view of the fort walls; Ranakpur Jain temple; Ranakpur Sun temple.

What can you do for free in Kumbhalgarh?

Sunset view of the fort walls; Ranakpur Jain temple; Ranakpur Sun temple; Parshuram Mahadev cave temple; Rajsamand Lake and Nauchowki ghat.

Can you do adventure activities in Kumbhalgarh?

Yes: Guided forest trek in Kumbhalgarh sanctuary (price on request).

What is the best time to visit Kumbhalgarh?

Sep–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.

How many days do you need in Kumbhalgarh?

2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend.

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