Excursion :

Kumbhalgarh Fort Near Udaipur
Kumbhalgarh fort can be included while listing the places of interest in Udaipur . Kumbhalgarh fort is 64 km north of Udaipur and is standing on the surface of the sky reaching Aravilli ranges. Rana Kumbha built the fort of Kumbhalgarh and it became a safe shelter for the baby and future king Udai Singh. Also it was a safe hideout to countless Mewar rulers during the difficult times. It is also the birthplace of the honorable Maharana Pratap. Several massive armies had to lay their weapons under this massive and tough fort but unluckily the fort once turned out to be aggressive to its own people. Once when the combined army of Mughal and Amber attacked the fort the hideout became their deathbed, as there was a shortage of water. Because of its rough terrains it can also be said as one of the exotic destinations of Udaipur .

You can go for excursion in the fort in Kumbalgarh near Udaipur only by jeep from kelwra. There are many embellished palaces and temples within this fort but the most beautiful of the palaces is the 'Badal Mahal' or the 'palace of clouds'. Also you can get a variegated bird watch from this fort. Also you can enjoy your excursion watching the wildlife treasured in the sanctuary. You can view all the wild animals like leopard, jackal wolf and colorful birds. A solitary walk in the ruins of the Kumbhalgarh fort during the dusk and just brooding of nothing or thinking over some worldly affairs is sure to refresh your mind and soul.

Haldighat In Udaipur
If historic battles and mighty deeds of the heroic soldiers stimulate your nerves then make your vehicle run to the Haldighat in Udaipur . There are innumerable such places of interest in and around Udaipur . But Haldighat has an additional importance, as it is the battlefield of the legendary king Mahrana Pratap and his equally fearless loyal horse Chetak. For travelling for holiday in Haldighat near Udaipur you will get all types of communication beginning from deluxe bus, cabs, private auto rickshaws, taxis and tongas . Haldighat is a thrilling holiday place for the tourists as it flashes the horrifying merciless battlefield in front of the eyes. It seems that the vast rough terrain covered with brown sand had turned to red color by the vulnerable battle fought between Maharana Pratap of Mewar and Emperor Akbar of the Mughal dynasty. While speaking of this terrible battle a mention should be made of the loyal horse Chetak who despite his dreadful wounds carried his master to a safe place before it laid in his death bed.

You can view this whole battlefield along with the surrounding hills from a recently built fort. A 'Chhatri' made up of milky white marble is erected on this place as a mark of respect to this brave horse and his mighty rider. Your holiday will become purposeful if you have creative interest. You can visit the village Balicha, which is very near to Haldighati to view the universally famous terracotta crafts. From Haldigahti you can get colorful vehicles, which will take you to the land of terracotta.