Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan is on the verge of becoming the first Indian fort to remain illuminated year-round. Yes, you read that right! This spellbinding fort dates back to the 8th century and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rajasthan government claims that the purpose of this decision is to enhance tourism in the region as well as provide visitors with unique experiences.
An extra effort will be put into fighting off monkeys that demolish floodlights at the fort in the region. Chittorgarh is paying a hefty amount of INR 8 crore for this initiative, which has already been approved by the union ministry of culture.
It is important to note that year-round lightning does not mean that the fort will remain open throughout the night. For visitors to view the fort in all its glory, vantage points will be provided. The longest wall in the project will be four kilometers long, and it will be visible from a distance of 20 kilometers!
Chittorgarh DM Arvind Poswal said, “We want visitors to experience something, unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Lighting doesn’t necessarily mean the fort will be open throughout the night, but there will be areas where visitors can see the entire fort. In this way, tourists will be able to stay overnight in a city considered a daylong tourist destination”.
Fort buildings that will be illuminated include the Kumbha Mahal, the Padmini Mahal, the Bhamashah Mahal, the Meera Temple, the Bhimalat Talab, the Kukdeshwar Kund, the Topkhana Building, the Ratan Singh Mahal, the Kirti Stambh, the Kalika Mata Temple, the Sukhadia Talab, the Kumbha Swamin Temple, Samadhishwar Temple, Kshemankari Temple, Temple of Bricks, Jain Shantinath Temple, Satt-Bees Deori Temple, and the Gomukh Kund will remain illuminated.
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