Perched amidst the green of the Aravalli is the mighty Kumbhalgarh Fort of Mewar.

The fort is an 80 km drive from Udaipur and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But what stands out is the fort’s outer rampart snaking through the folds of the earth.

The wall stands tall at 1,100 m (3,600 ft) and runs for 36 km straight. This makes it the second-longest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China (21,196 km).

It is also the highest point of escalation in the state, second only to Mount Abu.

It is said that the entire structure, including the grand facade, took about 15 years to complete.

A walk down the wall is for the bravehearted owing to the steep incline. But you will get a glimpse of the panoramic view of the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary.

It is said that the wall had gaps at regular intervals. This allowed archers to shoot at enemies while remaining shielded from a possible counter-attack.

The entire site is studded with seven fortified gateways which are called Pols, and its frontal walls stand 15 feet thick. The fort was considered one of the most impregnable ones in India.

This ingenious construction was built by Rana Kumbha of Mewar and it went on to become the birthplace of Maharana Pratap.

The fort also served as refuge to King Udai of Mewar in his early childhood when Banbir killed Vikramaditya and usurped the throne.

It is said that the bricks and stones of the fortress hold a great amount of history and culture. The structure is known to have approximately 360 temples of various religions, palaces of ostentatious display, and diverse flora and fauna to discover.

The most picturesque place is said to be the Badal Mahal (Palace of Clouds), which is also the highest point of the Kumbhalgarh Fort.