Kumbhalgarh in its current form was built by Rana Kumbha who was the Rana of Mewar from the Sisodia rajput clan.Rana Kumbha took the aid of the famous architect of the era, ‘Madan’.
Breif Description Of The Program : Kumbhalgarh in its current form was built by Rana Kumbha who was the Rana of Mewar from the Sisodia rajput clan. Rana Kumbha took the aid of the famous architect of the era, “Madan”. Rana Kumbha’s kingdom of Mewar stretched from Ranthambore to Gwalior and included large tracts of what is now Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Out of the 84 forts in his dominion, Rana Kumbha is said to have built 32 of them, of which Kumbhalgarh is the largest and most elaborate.[2]
Kumbhalgarh also separated Mewar and Marwar from each other and was used as a place of refuge for the rulers of Mewar at times of danger. A notable instance was in the case of Prince Udai, the infant king of Mewar who was smuggled here in 1535, when Chittor was under siege. Prince Udai later succeeded to the throne. The fort remained impregnable to direct assault.
Ahmed Shah I of Gujarat attacked the fort in 1457, but found the effort futile. There was a local belief then that the Banmata deity in the fort protected it and hence he destroyed the temple. There were further attempts in 1458–59 and 1467 by Mahmud Khalji, but it also proved futile. Akbar’s general, Shabhbaz Khan, have taken control of the fort in 1576 on the orders of Man Singh I after the Mughal victory in the Battle of Haldighati. But it was recaptured by Pratap in 1585 through Guerilla warfare when Akbar was far away in Lahore. In 1818, an armed band of sanyasis formed a garrison to protect the fort, but was convinced[clarification needed] by James Tod and the fort was taken over by the British and later returned to Udaipur State. There were additions made by Maharanas of Mewar, but the original structure built by Maharana Kumbha remains. The residential buildings and temples are well-preserved.[2] The fort is also known to be the birthplace of Maharana Pratap.
Built on a hilltop 1,100 m (3,600 ft) above sea level on the Aravalli range, the fort of Kumbhalgarh has perimeter walls that extend 36 km (22 mi), making it the second longest wall in the world.[4] The frontal walls are fifteen feet thick. Kumbhalgarh has seven fortified gateways. There are over 360 temples within the fort, 300 ancient Jain and the rest Hindu. From the palace top, it is possible to see kilometers into the Aravalli Range. The sand dunes of the Thar Desert can be seen from the fort walls.
According to popular folklore, Maharana Kumbha used to burn massive lamps that consumed fifty kilograms of ghee and a hundred kilograms of cotton to provide light for the farmers who worked during the nights in the valley.
Day wise Schedule:
Day 1 : Reporting at Base Camp Shakti Mata Temple & Orientation.
Day 2 : Trek Base Camp to Phutadevl Camp (11 KMS) 7Hrs.
Day 3 : Trek Phutadeval to Khumbhalgarh Camp via Aarth Village (14 KMS)- 7 Hrs Evening Khumbhalgarh Fort light and Sound Show & Back drop by Jeep Phutadeval Camp.
Day 4 : Drop by Jeep Khumbhalgarh Fort and Visit Khumbhalgarh Fort then Trek to Muchhala Mahavir Temple ( 15 KMS)- 7hrs Return to Base Camp Ranakpur (30 KM) by Jeep
Day 5 : Drop by Vehicle at Jawai Bandh (50KM) & Leopard’s & Hills Safari by Gypsy. Return to Base Camp Ranakpur (50KM). Group Break after lunch.
Who can Participate: Minimum age to participate in this expedition is 10 Years. The age restriction will be strictly followed.
How To Reach The Base Camp :
By Train : Ranakpur base camp is situated just 35 KM away from falna railway station falna is well connected to delhi, ahmedabad, Mumbai, jaipur & jodhpur by various trains.
By Road : It is in between Udaipur & Jodhpur on the state highway no. 32 , 93 KM from Udaipur, 155 KM from jodhpur and 160 KM from mount abu.
By Air : Maharana Pratap Airport at Udaipur is about 112 Km.
How To Join : Members desirous of joining this programme may apply on a prescribed Registration Form Duly supported by Medical Certificate which is available from Units/State Branches and National Office.
Program Fee : Rs 7500/- Per Head and 8500/-Per Head Foreigners.
Name Of The Program Corrdinator / Fd : 01. Sh. Ratan Singh Bhati / 02. Sh. Ghanshyam Khatri
Contact Number : RSB- 09414760314/09680513279 G.K. – 9414291003
Email Address : rajasthanstateyhai@gmail.com
Complete Postal Address : Rajasthan State Branch. Y.h.a.i. Silawata Para, Shiv Road. Jaisalmer-345001 (Rajasthan)
Accommodation Facilities : Tent
Food & Water Supplies : Simple Nutritious Vegetarian food, transportation, Guidance, equipment and insurance.You will, however, have to bear to and fro travel expenses from your home town to Base Camp at Ranakpur, Rajasthan.Special Rajasthani Dishes in Dinner & With Y.H.A.I.Logo Cap
What participants should bring along : Lunch Box( For Pack Lunch), Thermal Flast or Water Bottle, Thermal Wear, Trekking Shoes ( Preferably Waterproof, high ankle, & Nonskid), ID Proof Original and Xerox, Membership Card, Medical Certificate, Basic Medicine, Rain Coat Set., Rucksack (If you have a good one, otherwise will be provided by YHAI). , Torch (With spare cells). , Toilet paper., Towel, Soap. , Boroline,Vaseline, Sun protection Cream (SPF 30 & above)., Medicine (As per your personal requirement). , Camera with spare cells (Optional)., Personal Things use your at home.
Safety & Security : Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of trekking expedition route for your safety. Our field staff and experienced camp leaders have visited the area to check all details. While every care has been taken to ensure safety, the youth hostels association of india or its rajasthan state branch will not be responsible for any accident, illness and such other unforeseeable eventualities.
Cancellation Policy : In case you are unable to join the camp and wish to cancel your participation, Your application must reach the concern offices, before 14 Oct. 2024. In this case you will get 50% refund after completion of program. If such notice received after 14 Oct. 2024 No refund will be given.
Seat once booked may not be re-scheduled or transferred.
Any unforeseen event / strike or natural calamity will not be considered as a cause of cancellation.
Refund may be given after 30 days of completion the programs.
Where To Apply For Cancellation :
1. Offline applicants should send their cancellation request in writing & email with admit card copy directly to the office of YHAI, RAJASTHAN STATE BRANCH.
2. Online applicants should contact and send their request to YHAI, National Office, New Delhi only. No enquiries to Rajasthan State Branch Office. It would not be entertained strictly.