Chittaurgarh, the history laden tourist destination, located in Southern Rajasthan, is a must visit haunt on a tour of marvelous Rajasthan. Replete with relics of the glorious yester years, it boasts of an enviable historical legacy. The site of numerous combats, Chittaurgarh lives through the evergreen folktales, that does the rounds. The eventful history of Chittaurgarh dates back to the Mahabharata. The legend has it that the brave Bhim, stomped the ground with such force that a water body was born. Chittaurgarh is famous for the tale of 'Bhim Lat'. Besides, 'jauhar' and illustrious reigns mark the history of Chittaurgarh.
Traveling to Chittaurgarh is hasslefree. Bus regularly ply between Delhi and a host of places in Rajasthan. You can also avail the trains like the Ahmedabad Express and the Chetak Express.
The towering fortress of Chittaurgarh, circa eighth century, erected by Bappa Rawal of Sisodia, the witness to many a heroic feats, is one of the coveted tourist destinations of the region. You can also hotfoot it to the lovely palace of the brave Rana Kumbha. The majestic Vijaya Stambh, an insignia of valor and glory, the olympian Kirti Stambh, the palace of the famed Rani Padmini, the shrine dedicated to Meera Bai, the ardent worshipper of the Blue God Krishna. Besides these, you could visit the temple of Kalika Mata, the Government Museum, Mohar Magri, Tulja Bhawani shrine, Singar Chauri, Nagri, Bassi, Mati Kundiya shrine among a host of others. The vibrant Chittorgarh, emanating an old-world charm, also houses several wildlife parks. You can troop to the verdant Bhainsroragrh Wildlife park and the sanctuary of Sitamata, located in Dhariyavad.
If you are a compulsive shopper, you will be spoilt for choice. Stack your bags with handcrafted collectors' items from Bassi, like lovely playthings etched out of wood. The bustling Station Circle, Fort Road Market, Sadar Bazaar are some of the popular shopping hubs of Chittaurgarh.
Though Chittaurgarh is an oft visited destination, lack of premier hotels may act as a dampener in your tour of this history etched realm. There are, however, a lot of budget hotels, that dish out a host of services.
So, get to ready to embark on a wonderful journey!
Vivacious Rajasthan comprises thirty two districts. Districts of Rajasthan are divided into the following categories:
* Ajmer Division consisting of Ajmer, Bhilwara, Nagaur and Tonk.
* Bharatpur Division comprising Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karuali and Sawai Madhopur.
* Bikaner Division comprising Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar.
* Jaipur Division consisting of Jaipur, Alwar, Jhunjhunu, Sikar and Dausa.
* Jodhpur Division that includes Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Pali and Sirohi.
* Kota Division comprising Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar and Kota.
* Udaipur Division consisting of Banswara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Udaipur and Rajsamand.
The District Magistrate or the Deputy Commissioner wields the specter of authority in the districts. Several civil servants, under his aegis carry out the day to day governance.
Maps of India provides you with an exhaustive list on the location, area occupied and the headquarter of each district of Rajasthan.
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Rajasthan-district
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baran_map barmer_map bharatpur_map
bhilwara_map bikaner_map bundi_map
chittaurgarh_map churu_map dausa_map
dhaulpur_map dungarpur_map ganganagar
hanumangarh_map jaipur_map jaisalmer_map
jalor_map jhalawar_map jhunjhunun_map
jodhpur-district-map karauli_map kota
nagaur_map palanpur pali_map
rajsamand sawai_madhopur sikar
sirohi tonk udaipur-district-map
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