Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary – An excellent wildlife expedition Center in Chittorgarh

Bassi wildlife sanctuary provides ample opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts since you can explore the sanctuary and learn the ecosystem of the forest. This beautiful sanctuary is located 5km from the Bassi fort. It stretches over an area of 150 square km therefore it is considered an important reserve of the Rajasthan. The sanctuary stretches through the Vindhyachal mountain range with lakes and the river.

The distinct flora and fauna of this wildlife sanctuary thus attract a large number of nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Bassi wildlife sanctuary covers two important dams. Orai and Bassi are the dams where animals come to consume water. Therefore It is advisable not to venture freely since wild animals roam around. Always take the help of a tour guide.

Places to visit near Bassi wildlife sanctuary

Chittorgarh Palace
Chittorgarh Palace | source: Medium

Chittorgarh Palace

This is a world-famous palace that displays heroism and scarifies of the Rajputs. The extraordinary architecture is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Thus it is one of the most visited places in Chittorgarh.

Padmini Palace

Padmini Palace shows the greatness and scarifies of the Rajputs. The great queen Rani Padmini lived here after marriage and sacrificed her life when Alauddin Khilji attacked Chittorgarh. 

Sathis Deori Temple

This is a very beautiful Jain temple with excellent architecture. The temple is a UNESCO world heritage center. Therefore is one of the must-visit sites at Chittorgarh.

Vijay Stambh 

This pillar of victory denotes the pride and triumph of Chittorgarh. in fact Rajputs built this pillar as a remembrance of victory against Mahmud Khilji.

Don’t miss the scenic beauty of Bassi wildlife sanctuary. Your visit to Chittorgarh in Rajasthan leaves you with extraordinary moments.

Maha Sati

Maha Sati is a water reservoir located 115 km from Chittorgarh. It is a famous tourist attraction spot for its beauty. Also a cremation ground for famous Udaipur kings.

Kirti Stambh

Kirti Stambh near Bassi wildlife sanctuary
source: Abhinav Mathur/Flickr

Kirti Stambh is a 22-meter tall pillar meaning pillar of fame located inside Chittorgarh fort. Which belongs to 12 century constructed by Jeeja  Bhagerwala a Jain merchant. Thus the pillar craved four sides with the figures of Jain saints and Jain history. Therefore Jain followers visit this pillar as a major Jain pilgrim center.

Kalika Mata Temple

It is the most important and divine temple in Chittorgarh. The main deity here is Kalika Mata an incarnation of Durga. The whole temple is constructed in Prathira architectural style which attracts tourists to visit this place.

Shyama Temple

The main deity of the temple is Lord Varaha an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple wall has the craving of Hindu god and goddess. The temple situated inside the Chittorgarh fort. Therefore, this Shyama temple is one of the famous tourist attractions in Chittorgarh.

Shravya Naveen
Shravya Naveen
Shravya an IT Professional who left the IT career and became a professional content writer, who is passionate about writing a travel blog and article about Hindu Purana's and its allegory. She believes travel blogs should make the reads to feel like they got teleported to the place and witnessing the place's glory.

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