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The World’s Second Longest Wall, Kumbhalgarh Fort, is Right Here in India
The Kumbhalgarh fort holds a very special place in the hearts of the Rajputs, owing to it being the birthplace of the legendary Maharana Pratap.
Updated: October 2, 2018 12:20 PM IST 
Perched perfectly between the peaks of the Aravalli range in Rajasthan, Kumbhalgarh fort is a smooth two-hour ride from Udaipur. Its claim to fame is its length – 36 kms – which makes it the second longest wall in the world after The Great Wall of China.
Constructed in the 15th century, the fort was never really conquered in battle, it was only captured once by the Mughal army by deceit when they poisoned the water supply of the fort.
The Kumbhalgarh fort holds a very special place in the hearts of the Rajputs, owing to it being the birthplace of the legendary Maharana Pratap. There are seven imposing gates called Pols to the fort, guarding all possible entries to it. And the sturdy rounded bastions that catch your eye even before you enter the mighty Kumbhalgarh fort, only speaks of the Rajput supremacy.The ramp inside the fort leading up to the top of the hill has many sharp turns, intentionally made like that to make it difficult for the enemy army elephants and horses to go fast. There are also clever traps built at many places to take the enemy by surprise.
Surprisingly untouched by tourism, there’s much to see in the fort. There are areas encompassing various important structures like the Kumbha palace, Badal mahal, birthplace of Maharana Pratap, and an astonishing range of Brahmanical and Jain temples dotting the landscape.
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The most significant and revered temple, however, is the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. With its huge round dome, intricately carved ceiling aloft 24 pillars, the wide courtyard and 5-feet high lingam, the temple is an unmatched architectural feat.
Here are some pictures that prove how beautiful the Great Wall of India is:
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