Haldighati
is an important historical site in the context of Rajasthan, India.
Actually, Haldighati is a mountain pass in the Aravalli range connecting
districts of Rajsamand and Pali in Rajasthan. The place is at a
comfortable distance of 40 kms from the city of Udaipur. The term
Haldighati has been derived from the yellow colored soil of the place
that gives a sense of turmeric (in Hindi, turmeric is called as 'Haldi'
and valley is known as' Ghati').
If you are interested in historic battles and heroic deeds of the
courageous soldiers, then Haldighati is the perfect place to visit.
Haldighati is a significant historical site that has observed the battle
of 1576. The battle of Haldighati was a huge combat between Rana Pratap
Singh of Mewar and Raja Man Singh of Amber. This ferocious battle
created amount of blood shed of the heroic soldiers and the red turned
color of sand still speaks of those daring people.
Haldighati extends as a thrilling tourist attraction that flares the
merciless battlefield. A single thought of those courageous soldiers
standing on the exact lands where they fought, send chills down one's
spine. Haldi Ghati captures major attention because the terra firma made
the battlefield to the legend, Maharana Rana Pratap and his loyal horse,
Chetak. The place gives a nostalgic feeling as this was the same place
where Chetak, the heroic mount of Rana Pratap, breathed his last after
leaving his master to a safe place.
At a distance of around 4 kms from the battlefield, a cenotaph
(chattri) is built in pure white marble. This cenotaph is dedicated to
the gallant horse Chetak as a sign of respect and admiration. The bloody
battle of Haldighati has been captured an inescapable place in the
History of India. The battle has been known since ages in murals and
ballads. In the words of Col. James Todd (a British author), Haldighati
has been referred as 'Thermopile of Mewar'.
Close to this place, you can visit Balicha village that is famous for
its terracotta crafts. Badshahi Bagh is another place which is renowned
for 'Chaitri-Gulab'. Here you can find original rose water and 'Gulkand'
(Jam made from Rose petals) that has immense medicinal value and really
tastes good. Thus, Haldighati is a place of interest for the people who
value history and respect the heroes of India for their priceless
efforts.
Haldighati is the site where the famous battle of Haldighati was fought between Rana Pratap and the Mughals in the year 1576.
Haldighati
Location: | At a distance of 40kms from Udaipur |
Significance: | Battlefield of Rana Pratap Singh |
How to reach: | One can easily reach Haldi Ghati either by taking regular buses or by hiring Taxis from Udaipur city |