Description
Around 80 to 100 kilometres north of Udaipur lies the impressive Kumbhalgarh Fort (also known as Kumbhalmer), a massive 15th-century fortress. The fort is situated in the Aravalli Hills at an altitude of over 1,000 metres. The fort is famous for its massive walls, which stretch for around 36 kilometres. They are considered the second-longest continuous wall in the world after the Great Wall of China. Within the walls are over 360 temples, including significant Jain and Hindu temples. The fort was built by Rana Kumbha, the ruler of Mewar. Due to its strategic location and thick walls, it was considered virtually impregnable. – The site has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013. – 1990
