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Haldighati Udaipur: A Legendary Battle Field Of Rajasthan’s Heritage!

24 Jul, 2024

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24 Jul, 2024

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  • History Of Haldighati  
  • Architecture Of Haldighati 
  • Things To Do At Haldighati 
  • Best Time To Visit Haldighati 
  • Location of Haldighati 
  • Haldighati Udaipur Timings
  • How To Reach Haldighati?
  • Interesting Facts About Haldighati 
  • Places To Visit Near Haldighati 
  • Temples
  • Other Interesting Places
  • Industrial Importance In Haldighati
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Embark on a captivating Rajasthan tour and discover the legendary Haldighati in Udaipur, a place where history comes alive! This magical site is vibrant and tells a tale of the bravery of Rajput kings and soldiers. 

Haldighati is famous for the heroic Maharana Pratap from the Mewar dynasty. You will explore the rich Rajput history that Udaipur preserves. If you’re interested in Maharana Pratap’s legendary life, Haldighati is a great place to visit. 

This is also a great place to learn about the battle, history, architecture, selfless service of Rajput soldiers, and interesting facts. 

History Of Haldighati  

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The Haldighati war place today holds great historical significance in Indian history. The Battle of Haldighati happened on June 21, 1576, between Maharana Pratap, who ruled Mewar, and the Mughal Emperor Akbar. 

This battle is famous for being one of the bloodiest fights in the area, that lasted for 4 hours. The battle took place in a narrow mountain area. 

So many brave soldiers died that their blood turned the ground red. It was one of the most important battles for the Rajputs. 

“Haldighati ka yuddh” is so important that many people think you can’t really understand Indian history without knowing about it.

Haldighati in Udaipur is also known for another reason. The brave horse Chetak showed amazing loyalty to his rider, Maharana Pratap. During the battle, Chetak carried Pratap to a safe place despite being wounded and died shortly after thatr. This place makes people in Udaipur’s Rajsamand district very proud of their heritage.

The history of Haldighati reminds us of how brave warriors fought and died to protect their kingdom, Rajputana.

Architecture Of Haldighati 

Haldighati is a special mountain pass in the Aravalli Mountains. It got its name because the soil there is yellow, like turmeric (called “haldi” in Hindi). “Ghati” means valley, so Haldighati means “turmeric valley”.

The Haldighati Gate in Udaipur is the main entrance to Haldighati. 

Near Haldighati, there is a white marble monument called a “chhatri.” It was built to honour Chetak, the famous horse of Maharana Pratap, who died there after a battle.

Close by there is Balicha village, known for making beautiful things from clay, there is also a garden called Badshahi Bagh. This garden is special because it grows a type of rose used to make rose water and rose petal jam. These rose products are good for health and can’t be found anywhere else.

Near Haldighati, you can visit the Maharana Pratap National Memorial. The Indian government built this in 1997. The main attraction is a big bronze statue showing Maharana Pratap riding his horse. 

There is also a museum about Maharana Pratap. It opened to visitors in 2003. In this museum, you can learn more about the famous ruler and his time.

These places help people remember and learn about Maharana Pratap, who was an important figure in Indian history.

Suggested Read: 20 Things to Do in Rajasthan for an Amazing Vacation

Things To Do At Haldighati 

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  • The Maharana Pratap Museum in Haldighati has a light and sound show in the evenings. The best things to do at Haldighati include seeing the paintings and weapons from the Battle of Haldighati, and a short 10-minute animated movie about Maharana Pratap’s life. 
  • You can watch cultural programs as every year, on Maharana Pratap’s birthday, there is a special celebration where local tribes perform cultural programs —- one of the nice things to do at Haldighati.
  • Witness “Chetak Horse Festival”. It is a yearly event started in 1992  by a member of the royal family. The festival helps protect and promote a special Indian horse breed called Marwari.

Best Time To Visit Haldighati 

The best time to visit Haldighati is from October to March. During these months, the weather is cooler and more pleasant, helping you avoid the intense heat. Another good time to go is from July to September. This is the rainy season, which brings relief from the hot weather. 

Location of Haldighati 

Haldighati is a historic site and is about 40 km from the centre of Udaipur city. You can find it near Rakt Talai, along the Maharana Pratap Stadium Road. 

Haldighati is situated in the Aravalli mountain range, which runs between the Pali and Rajasamad districts of Rajasthan. This location makes it an important link between these two areas.

Haldighati Udaipur Timings

The Haldighati Udaipur is open on all days of the week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the museum entry fee is  Rs. 30 per person. 

How To Reach Haldighati?

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While the Haldighati Gate in Udaipur welcomes you to Haldighati, getting to this historic site in Udaipur is easy. 

By Airways

  • Fly to Maharana Pratap Airport in Udaipur.
  • The airport is 50 km from Haldighati.
  • You can catch flights from cities like Jaipur, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad.
  • From the airport, take a bus or cab to Haldighati.

By Train

  • Go to Udaipur Railway Station.
  • It is 146 km from Haldighati, about a 3-hour trip.
  • Trains come from many big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur.

By Road

  • Haldighati is near Nathdwara district.
  • You can use local transport like auto-rickshaws, taxis, or deluxe and non-deluxe buses.
  • Buses from nearby states also go to Udaipur. They are safe and cheap.

Suggested Read: Top 35 Places To Visit In Udaipur – Guide to City Of Lakes

Interesting Facts About Haldighati 

  1. The Battle of Haldighati was a big and fierce fight, but surprisingly, it didn’t have a clear winner. This makes it an unusual battle.
  2. What is even more surprising is the difference in the size of the two armies. Maharana Pratap’s army had 22,000 soldiers, which seems like a lot. But Akbar’s army was much bigger, with 80,000 soldiers. That’s almost four times as many! 

These facts make the Battle of Haldighati even more interesting to the visitors.

Places To Visit Near Haldighati 

Within about 10 km, you can find many interesting places to visit near Haldighati:

Temples

  • Nala Re Bherunath Ji temple
  • Kaloda Mahakali Temple
  • Varai Mata Temple
  • Bhawani Mata Temple
  • Gada Mataji
  • Sri Harirai Ji Baithak
  • Kheda Devi Mataji Molela
  • Neramand Bherunath
  • Saas bahu Temple

Other Interesting Places

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  • Ambrai Ghat: A nice place to relax
  • Rakt Talai Khamnore: A pretty state park
  • Molela village: Famous for special clay art
  • City Palace: A beautiful old palace where 11 kings lived
  • Ahar Museum: Shows old royal tombs
  • Sri Ekling Ji Temple: An important Shiva temple
  • Lal Baug: A restaurant with local food
  • Maharana Pratap Gaurav Kendra: A place to learn history
  • Kumbhalgarh Fort: An old fort nearby

Industrial Importance In Haldighati

Haldighati is famous not just for its history, but also for some special products:
  • Chaitry Rose Products: These are made from a special kind of rose grown here.
  • Terracotta Art From Molela: This is a type of clay art made in a nearby village.

The Tourism Department is helping small businesses grow by talking about these products. 

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