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Basic Details
| State | Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| Location | Ranakpur |
| Duration | 5 Days |
| Valid Age | 18 – 65 years |
| Support Contact | 09414760314 / 09680513279 / 9414291003 |
| Reporting Point | Shaktimata Temple (Base Camp), Near Shilpi Tourist Bunglow, Ranakpur (Pali), Rajasthan |
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.
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, took 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 by James Tod and the fort was taken over by the British and later returned to Udaipur State. The residential buildings and temples are well-preserved. 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. 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 kilometres 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.
Programme Coordinators
| Coordinators | Sh. Ratan Singh Bhati, Sh. Ghanshyam Khatri |
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| Contact | 09414760314 / 09680513279 (RSB) | 9414291003 (GK) |
| rajasthanstateyhai@gmail.com | |
| Address | Rajasthan State Branch, YHAI, Silawata Para, Shiv Road, Jaisalmer – 345001, Rajasthan |
| Day 01 | Reporting at Base Camp, Shakti Mata Temple and orientation. |
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| Day 02 | Trek Base Camp to Phutadeval Camp (11 km) – 7 hrs. |
| Day 03 | Trek Phutadeval to Kumbhalgarh Camp via Aarth Village (14 km) – 7 hrs. Evening Kumbhalgarh Fort Light and Sound Show. Backdrop by Jeep to Phutadeval Camp. |
| Day 04 | Drop by Jeep to Kumbhalgarh Fort and visit the fort. Trek to Muchhala Mahavir Temple (15 km) – 7 hrs. Return to Base Camp Ranakpur (30 km) by Jeep. |
| Day 05 | Drop by vehicle to Jawai Bandh (50 km). Leopard and Hills Safari by Gypsy. Return to Base Camp Ranakpur (50 km). Group break after lunch. |
Accommodation & Food
| Accommodation | Tent |
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| Food | Simple nutritious vegetarian food. Special Rajasthani dishes at dinner. YHAI logo cap provided. |
| Included | Food, transportation, guidance, equipment and insurance. Travel to/from base camp is at participant’s own cost. |
YHAI members are eligible to participate. Apply on the prescribed Registration Form supported by a Medical Certificate, available from Units, State Branches and the National Office.
How to Reach the Base Camp
| By Train | Ranakpur base camp is 35 km from Falna Railway Station. Falna is well connected to Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Jaipur and Jodhpur. |
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| By Road | Located on State Highway No. 32 between Udaipur and Jodhpur. 93 km from Udaipur, 155 km from Jodhpur, 160 km from Mount Abu. |
| By Air | Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur – approx. 112 km. |
Extensive and painstaking preparations have gone into the planning of the 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 or such other unforeseeable eventualities.
Additional Note: All sightseeing shall be at your own cost. Our volunteers will help you in planning your programme.
Reporting Dates
11 Nov 2026 | 12 Nov 2026
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