Chittorgarh is mostly known for its immense Fort – and if we put 'immense' in to numbers, we're talking 700 hectares! In fact the complex is so large and sprawling, you have to drive around it, from one building or monument to the next. The fort is also known as the 'Water Fort' due to the fact that, despite the high altitude it had enough wells, step wells and reserves to provide water for an army of 50,000 men... for four years.

Many of these wells are now decaying or completely gone to ruin, but some have been restored or simply stood the test of time. Much like the temples in Nemal, many of the buildings in Fort Chittor – ranging from palaces to towers and temples, have been restored, block by block. You can read about Chittorgarh, see pictures online and even use your imagination when your hear the epic tales that emanate from this bastion of history – but nothing will quite come close to the reality of this 'history park' that unfolds around you. And it's not just the first time that you visit that you'll be struck by exaclty how much heritage there is here.

The two towers in the fort, Kirti Sambh an Vijay Samb are truly unique, from the base to the very top they are decorated with religious icons, symbols and gargoyles.

Apart from absorbing the history and architecture, we also saw a sight that in itself says a lot about India and the harmony of life: 

One of the many temples appeared to be inhabitated by a cow, a few pigs and a colony of langurs (monkeys), all able to co-exist peacefully. In fact, the politics of colour, creed or species seemed to be far from there minds, as langurs passed time de-fleaing their snoozing porcine friends as well as themselves. Nearby, an Indian tourist nervously mounted a horse for just long enough to have his picture taken, armed with a saber and wearing a cowboy hat.