Kumbhalgarh is located about 80 kms. from Udaipur town and boasts a grand fort that is said to have been constructed in the reign of Rana Kumbha of Mewar in the 15th century. Architecture of the Kumbhalgarh Fort is quite unique in that the outwardly bulging walls made it difficult for any invaders to approach closely. The name of Rana Kumbha is associated with several heroic deeds in the history of Rajasthan. It was here that Rana Pratap is said to have been born. The inner buildings are approached a number of high gates such as Bhairon Pol and Vijay Pol. The fort encompasses a number of temples such as the Neelkantha Mahadeo and the Parshvanath temples.
The length of the fortress walls runs for 26 kms. thus making it the second longest protective wall after the Great Wall of China. The width of the wall is also remarkable being about 5 mtres wide. It is certainly a grand spectacle.
