Haldi ghati
Haldighati is a historical mountain pass in the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan, India. It is located about 48 kilometers from Udaipur city. The pass is famous for the Battle of Haldighati, which was fought on June 18, 1576, between the forces of Maharana Pratap Singh of Mewar and the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The battle was a major turning point in the history of Mewar. Maharana Pratap Singh was outnumbered and outgunned by the Mughal forces, but he fought bravely and managed to escape with his life. The battle is remembered as a symbol of Rajput courage and resistance to Mughal rule
A typical Haldighati tour would include the following:
- A visit to the Maharana Pratap Museum
- A visit to the Chetak Memorial
- A visit to the Rakht Talai
- A walk through the Haldighati Pass
- A visit to the Haldighati Fort
- A visit to the Sahastrabahu Temple
Here is a suggested itinerary for a one-day Haldighati tour:
- Morning: Arrive in Haldighati and visit the Maharana Pratap Museum
- Afternoon: Visit the Chetak Memorial and the Rakht Talai.
- Evening: Take a walk through the Haldighati Pass and visit the Haldighati Fort.
Haldighati is a popular tourist destination and is visited by people from all over the world. The pass is home to several historical monuments, including the following:
Maharana Pratap Museum: This museum houses a collection of artifacts and information about the Battle of Haldighati and the life of Maharana Pratap Singh.
Chetak Memorial: This memorial is dedicated to Chetak, the horse of Maharana Pratap Singh. Chetak is said to have saved Maharana Pratap's life during the Battle of Haldighati.
Rakht Talai (Blood Pond): This pond is said to have been filled with the blood of the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Haldighati
Haldighati Fort: This fort was built by the Mewar rulers in the 16th century. It was used as a military base during the Battle of Haldighati
Sahastrabahu Temple: This temple is dedicated to Sahastrabahu, a Hindu god. It is believed that Maharana Pratap Singh prayed at this temple before the Battle of Haldighati.