CHITTORGARH

Places of Interest

NAGRI (20Km-Tehsil-Chittorgarh)

One of the most important townships of the Mauryan era in Rajasthan, situated on the banks of river Bairach.  It  was formerly known as Madhyamika, which flourished from the Maurya to Gupta era. The excavations  overhere have  unearthed many interesting facts and have showed signs of strong Hindu and Buddhist influence.

BAROLO (140 Km-Tehsil-Rawatbhata)

The ruins of the famous temples of babaroli, near Rawatbhata. This town is worth visiting, because of the  group of  ancient temples situated here.

BASSI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY(25Km-Tehsil-Chittorgarh)

The wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 50 Sq.Km. near Bassi village. The key fauna of the sanctuary are  panther,  wild boar, antelopes and mongoose. Migratory birds also visit the sanctuary. For entry into the  sanctuary, prior  permision is to be obtained from the District Forst Officer, Chittaurgarh.

SANWARIYA JI TEMPLE (40 Km-Tehsil-Bhadesar)

The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishn, situated on the Chittaurgarh - Udaipur highway. This is not a very old   structure and is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre.

MATRI KUNDIYA TEMPLE (45 Km-Tehsil-Rashmi)

Also famous as the "Haridwar of Mewar", the shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

BHAINSORGARH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

The sanctuary lies in the lush green environs of Bhainsrogarh, invaluable archaeological remains can also be  seen  here.

BIJAIPUR

The 350 year old castle built by Rao Shakti Singh, the youngest brother of Maharaja Pratap, is the major   attraction. it has now been covered into a hotel.

SITAMATA SANCTUARY

The sanctuary is dpread over the Aravali and Vindhyachal ranges and is the only forest where teak trees of   building value are found. The thickly vegetated sanctuary has about 50% teak trees besided salar, tendu, amla,   bamboo and bel etc. three rivers flow through the forest Jakham and Karmoi are the major ones. A huge dam has   been constructed over the Jakham river for irrigation, and wild animals in the sanctuary.

The key fauna of the sanctuary are leopard, hyena, jackal, fox, jungle cat, porcupine, spotted dear, wild bear,  four  horned antelope and nilgai etc.

The most important and conspicuous animal of the sanctuary is the flying squirrel, which can be observed  gliding  between the trees during night, this nocturnal creatures hides in the daylight, the best time to watch the  squirrel is in  the months of February and March at Arampura Guest House, when most trees shed their leaves  making it easier to  spot the squirrel.

The sanctuary is also associated with mythological events it is believed that sita wife of Lord Ram stayed here   during the period of her exile in the ashram of Saint Valmiki.

DEOGARH (125 Km)

The 16th century fort near Pratapgarh, is famous for the palaces, their murals and Jain temple.

MENAL (90 Km)

This is also known as the "mini khajauraho", blessed with natures beauty, this picnic spot is situated on the   Chittaur - Bundi raod, and is famous for the ancient temples, waterfalls and beautiful forests.

GOTMESHWAR (130 Km)

The place is famous for the ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

JOGNIYA MATA JI

This temple of Goddess Yogini is said to be 300 years old​