Rajasthan Travel and Tourism

Deshnok’s Karni Mata Temple (30km)

The famous 600 year old temple on the Jodhpur road dedicated to Karni Mata, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple has huge intricately carved silver gates, which were donated by Maharaja Ganga Singh The most interesting thing about the temple are the rats who scamper freely within the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. They are regarded as sacred and are fed by priests and devotees owing to the belief that they will be reincarnated as holy men.

Rana Kumbha Palace

The ruined edifice of great historical and architecture interest, being the most massive monument in the fort of Chittaur. The palace is believed to have underground cellars where Rani Padmini and other women committed Jauhar.

Ratan Daulat

Built by Rao Raja Ratan Singh, it is a very interesting structure forming a stable for nine horses and a Hatia Poe. (Prior permission required for visit.)

Shiv Bari Temple (6km)

Built by Doongar Singhji in the late 10th century. The temple in surrounding by an embattlement wall. It has beautiful painting and a bronze Nandi facing the Shiva Lingam.

Padmini Palace

Built beside a pool, the palace is a magnificent one. It was here that Rana Ratan Singh showed a glimpse of queen Padmini to Alauddin Khilji. Rani Padmini stood in a Zanana Mahal - a pavilion in the centre and her reflection was visible to Alauddin Khilji in a mirror placed in the main hall. After having a glimpse of the legendary beauty, Alauddin went to the extent of ravaging Chittaur in order to possess her.

Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame)

The 22 meters high tower built by a wealthy Jain merchant in the 12th century A.D. The tower is dedicated to Adinathji, the first of the Jain Tirthankaras and is decorated with figures of the Jain pantheon.

Chhattar Mahal or Palace of Towers

A steep, paved carraife way is the only way to reach the monument. Of special interest in the palace is the Hazari Pole or Gate of the thousand, the Naubat Khana, the Hathi Pole with its old water clock and the Diwaan e Aam.

Foy Sagar (5km)

A picturesque artificial lake named after the engineer foy who created it under a famine relief project.

Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower)

The imposing 37 meter high structure with nine storey, covered with exquisite sculptures of Hindu deities and depicting episodes from the two great epics - Ramayana and Mahabharata. It was built in 1440 A.D. by Maharana Kumbha, a powerful ruler of Mewar, to commemorate his victory over the Muslir rulers of Malwa and Gujarat.

Taragarh or The Star Fort

Built in 1354 A.D., the fort is one of the most impressive forts of Rajasthan. Perched on a thickly wooded hill is a marvelous white fort with a huge reservoir which once supplied water to the palace.

The Palace

This magnificent edifice is a fine example of the Rajput architecture, housing some of the superb Bundi murals.