This is the most important fort in the Mewar region after Chittorgarh. It's an isolated and fascinating place 84 km from Udaipur, built by Maharana Kumbha in the 15th century A.D. The massive Fort,encompassed by a 36km long wall,has seven majestic gatesand seven ramparts, one within the other.Rounded bastions and soaring watch towers strengthen the crenallated walls of the fort making it an impregnable structure. Fascinating chambers are built on the western side of the last gate- the "Nimboo Pol". According to history,the infant Udai Singh was smuggled from Bundi and hidden in these chambers by his faithful made Panna Dhai to save him from the murderous intentions of his Uncle who desired the throne. Udai Singh ascended the throne of Mewar with Kumbhalgarh as his residense and later established Udaipur. Within the Fort are many magnificent palaces and an array of ruined temples.The most picturesque of the palaces is the Badal Mahal.

The palace has got its name for being the highest of all the structures.It offers a superb bird's eye view of the countryside surrounding the fort as well as of other ruins within the fort. The ancient ruins of the temples within the fort date back to the Mauryan period built during the reign of the grandson of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka who belonged to the Jain community. Most of the ruins in Kumbhalgarh are of the Jain temples of various periods. As one moves to the East, Kali temple and the Mamadev Kund with royal Chhatris can be seen. Another noteworthy temple, a little further,enshrines a fine black marble lingam Mahadev Temple. The Mandap or the hall of the temple has beautiful pillars, finely fluted and having a tapering shape.