Kumbhalgarh Fort

Kumbhalgarh Fort is a Mewar fortress on the westerly range of Aravali Hills, in the RajsamandDistrict of Rajasthan state in western India. It is a World Heritage Site included in Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Built during the course of the 15th century by Rana Kumbha and enlarged through the 19th century, Kumbhalgarh is also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar.

Occupied until the late 19th century, the fort is now open to the public and is spectacularly lit for a few minutes each evening. Kumbalgarhis situated 85 km northwest of Udaipur by road. It is the most important fort in Mewar after Chittaurgarh.