Best time to visit: Oct to March Weather: In Summer: 43.8 C (Max) - 23.8 C (Min) In winter: 28.37 C (Max) - 11.6 C (Min) Rainy Season : July to Mid Sept, and very humid (upto 90%)
STD Code: 01472 Population: 96,028 (2001)
Highlights
Thewa jewellery Tower of Victory Fort of Chittorgarh Handicrafts
About Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh is an ancient city in Rajasthan state of western India. The origin of Chittorgarh can be traced to the seventh century. It lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas, and is the administrative headquarters of Chittorgharh District and a former capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Mewar. It remained the capital of the local Sisodia clan of Rajputs from the eighth to the 16th century.
How to Reach
By Air: Udaipur is the nearest airport. Daily flight form Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Lucknow are available to Udaipur
By Rail: Chittaurgarh has rail links with Ahmedabad, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Jaipur, Kota, Alwar and Delhi.
By Road: Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe & air conditioned buses from Jaipur to Chittaurgarh. It is also connected by road to Delhi, Mount Abu, Chittaurgarh, Bundi and Udaipuri.
