Things to do in Chittorgarh

Take a tour of the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary - spot a variety of birds and mammals during your visit to Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary. Spotting birds and mammals in their natural habitat is one of the entertaining things to do in Chittorgarh. Some of the mammals that you can spot here are fox, antelope, mongoose, deer, panther, porcupine and wild cat, while Peacock, Eagle, Crane and Pelicans are birds found here.

Luxurious stay at Bassi Fort Palace - Bassi Fort Palace represents the bravery of the great warrior, Thakur Jiamal who built it during the 16th century. However, in the present time, this fort has been remodelled into a luxurious palace stay. Bassi Fort, now a resort hotel, has 16 spatial rooms equipped with intricately carved jharokhas which impart a royal touch to the entire palace. Book a stay at one of these rooms and enjoy the royal treatment as offered by the staff here.

Seek blessings at Sanwariya Ji Temple - Dedicated to Lord Krishna, Sanwariya Ji Temple is a religious place of attraction in Chittorgarh which is visited by a number of devotees. It is located only a few kilometres away from Chittorgarh city. One of the interesting things to note here is that all the idols in the temple are made up of black stone and adorned with golden jewelry. Devotees come here in large numbers to capture a glimpse of Lord Krishna who is seen playing a flute. Visit the temple especially during Janmashtami for a wonderful experience.

Revisit history at Padmini’s Palace - Rani Padmini’s Palace in Chittorgarh is the true embodiment of history and sacrifice. Visit the Palace to explore the different areas inside. The Palace was reconstructed during the 19th century and now sits on a water body.

Shopping at Chittorgarh - Jaipur is definitely famous for shopping, so are its cities. Chittorgarh offers an exciting shopping experience for tourists. Shopping in Chittorgarh is as popular as the forts here. Head to the markets of Chittorgarh to shop for some of the best items such as Camel leather products, traditional Rajasthani bangles, miniature paintings, wooden handicrafts, stunning figures made of marble and antique jewelry. Chittorgarh is famous for its Thewa jewelry which is available at Sadar Bazar and Fort Road Market. Shop for the gold-designs ones which are embedded in glass.

Complement some of these top things to do in Chittorgarh with sightseeing in and around Jaipur. Experience royalty at its best during your stay in Chittorgarh or go out for a unique jewelry shopping in the alleyways of Chittorgarh to splurge. Make sure to enjoy every bit of the tour before you are back home.