Chittorgarh - The historical town of Rajasthan

The town of Chittorgarh in Southern Rajasthan is known for is bravery and glorious past. The Chittorgarh fort is the major attraction in this town. The history of this city is traced back to Mahabaratha and that connection can be understood by the BhimLat reservoir which was created by Bhim himself by stamping his feet on the ground. This city was the capital city of Mewar rulers till it was shifted to Udaipur in the year 1568.

To capture the fort, so many fierce battles were fought. The first one was the battle by Allaudin Khilji to capture Rani Padmini. The other famous historical personalities of Chittorgarh are Meera Bai and Maharana Pratap.

There are so many places to visit in and around Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh Fort
Nagri
Barolo
Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary
Sanwariyaji Temple
Matri Kundiya Temple
Bhainsorgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Sitamata Sanctuary
Deogarh
Menal
Gotmeshwar
Jogniya MataJi
Bijapur

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Rain Forest Reserve - Wayanad

      Home for two major wildlife reserves Mathunga and Tholpetty, this Wayanad Rain Forest Reserve is in the Nilgiri Biosphere Region. This reserve forest connects Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and Mudumalai Sanctuary ihe n Tamilnadu. These two wild life sanctuaries of Wayanad are best locations for wild life lovers.

Muthanga Sanctuary:
     A wild life sanctuary that is famous for its tigers, elephants and green deciduous forests is this Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad. Muthanga sanctuary is a part of Nilgiri biosphere region and is located in the north Kerala at a distance of 18 kms in the east of Sultan Bathery.

Tholpetty Sanctuary:
          A part of Waynad Wildlife Sanctuary this is connected with Mathunga and Nagarhole. The reserve is covered by mountain ranges on all the four sides. and they are rich in flora and fauna. The most exciting thing to do in this forest reserve is the night camping. It is a great thrilling experience to watch the animals drink water from the watch tower, situated just near the lake.

For a stay in Wayanad, one can see a list of resorts available there

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