Monday 12 December 2016

Visit to Haldighati, Kumbalgarh Fort, Ranakpur Jain Temples on 12-Dec-2016

After spending two days in Nathdwara and started return journey to Navapur and Thane. Ankit and Priyanka suddenly changed the route to head towards the Haldighati, Kumbhalgarh and Ranakpur TempleAll the three places where scenic and historical. The Kumbal Fort has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ankit and Priyanka on their first voyage after marriage


Haldighati always remembered for bravery of Rana Pratap and his horse Chetak who carried wounded Rana Pratap to a safe place. The Battle of Haldighati was a battle fought on 18 June 1576 between cavalry and archers supporting the Rana of MewarMaharana Pratap; and the Mughal emperor Akbar's forces, led by Man Singh I of Amber.

Statue of Rana Pratap in Haldighati
Priyanka and Anuradhaben



Rajeev, Ankit and Anuradhaben

Kumbhalgarh Fort is a Mewar fortress on the range of Aravalli Hills and it is a World Heritage Site. Built during the course of the 15th century by Rana KumbhaWith the walls of the fort extending over 38 km, it is claimed to be the second-longest continuous wall after the Great Wall of China



Priyanka enjoying in the scenic mountains of Aravali



At the top of the fort



Ranakpur Temple is one of the largest and most important temples of Jain culture. 

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