CHITTAURGARH
Excursions
Nagari (20 km)
One of the oldest towns of Rajasthan of great importance during
the Mauryan period, it s situated on the banks of River Bairach.
The Hindu and Buddhist remains from the Mauryan and Gupta
period are found here.
Bassi Village (25 km)
Enroute to Bundi is marvelous village with historical forts,
temples and kunds. Especially famous are its sculptures and
woodcrafts. A place of great tourist interest.
Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary
This 50 sq. km. sanctuary near Bassi, supports a population
of partners, wild boars, antelopes, mongoose and migratory
birds. Prior permission has to be obtained from the District
Forest Officer, Chittaurgarh before visiting the sanctuary.
Sanwariyaji Temple (40 km)
On the Chittaur - Udaipur road is a contemporary temple of
Lord Krishna, an important pilgrimage spot.
Matri Kunda Temple (50 km)
A popular sacred place dedicated to Lord Shiva. Popularly
called ‘Hardwar of Mewar’.
Bijaipur (40 km)
A marvelous castle built by Rao Shakti Singh, the younger
brother of Maharana Pratap, stands in the village. Presently,
it has been converted into a heritage hotel.
Sita Mata Sanctuary, Dhariyavad
This thickly wooded jungle sprawls over the Aravalli ranges
and the Malwa plateau with three rivers flowing through the
forest. According to the legend, Sita, wife of Lord Rama stayed
in this jungle in Rishi Valmiki’s ashram after she was exiled
by Lord Rama. The common fauna that can be sighted here includes
leopard, hyena, porcupine, sambhar, wild boar, four horned
antelope, nilgai and flying squirrel.
Deogarh (125 km)
A 16th century magnificent fort near Pratapgarh with some
beautiful palaces ornate with murals and splendid Jain temples.
Menal (90 km)
On the Bundi - Chittaur road amid the natural beauty is Menal,
famous for its ancient Shiva temples, picturesque water falls
and dense forests.
Shopping
The beautiful wooden toys made in Bassi village near Chittaurgarh
are the best buys. Besides these, there are thewa articles
of Pratapgarh, printed fabrics of Akola and leather mojris
of Gangrar.
Favourite shopping spots include Sardar Bazaar, Rana Sanga
Market, New Cloth Market, Fort Road Market, Gandhi Chowk and
Station Circle.
How to get there
Air : Udaipur (112 km) is the
nearest airport.
Rail : Chittaurgarh is connected
with Ajmer, Jaipur, Alwar, Delhi, Udaipur and Ahmedabad. Chittaurgarh
is well connected by rail. Some important train connections
are :
1) Chetak Express (Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Chittaurgarh - Nimach);
2) 9769 Express (Khandwa - Chittaurgarh - Ajmer)
Road : Delhi and Mount Abu are,
583 km and 297 km away, respectively. Bus services operate
to several important destinations.
1) Delhi (583 km)
2) Mount Abu (297 km)
3) Jaipur (325 km)
4) Indore (325 km) and
5) Ajmer (185 km) away from Chittaurgarh.
Local Transport : Unmetered auto-rickshaws. Also cycle-rickshaws
and tangas.
Where to stay
Standard Hotels
1) RTDC Hotel Panna, Tel : 41238;
2) Hotel Padmini, Tel : 41718;
3) Chetak Hotel, Tel : 41588;
4) Hotel Meera, Tel : 40266;
5) Hotel Gaurav Palace, Tel : 3107;
6) Hotel Pratap Palace : 40099;
7) Hotel Bhagwati, Tel : 42275;
8) Natraj Tourist Hotel, Tel : 41009.
Budget Hotels
1) Hotel Shalimar, Tel : 40942;
2) Hotel Alok, Tel : 40653;
3) Hotel Anand , Tel : 40964;
4) Hotel Keshav, Tel : 40812;
5) Hotel Sanwaria, Tel : 40597;
6) Hotel Swagat, Tel : 3496.
Supplementary Accommodation
1) Circuit House, Tel : 40977;
2) Railway Retiring Rooms, Tel : 40131;
3) PWD Dak Bungalow, Irrigation Dak Bungalow.
Restaurants
1) Chetak, Tel : 41589;
2) Meloday, Tel : 41415;
3) Meera, Tel : 40266;
4) Morena, Tel : 40099;
5) Rly Refreshment, Tel : 40131;
6) Sanwariya; Padmini, Tel : 41718
7) RTDC Panna, Tel : 41238;
8) Rituraj, Tel : 41450;
Besides there are a number of restaurants near railway station
s& bus stand.
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