This fort sands 10787 meters above sea level (two our drive north from Udaipur) and it strategically placed on the northern spur of the Aravalli hills. On of the highest mountain ridge is the fort, and below it run the winding serpentine protective walls which then get lost in the surrounding jungles and ravines.
The fort’s impressive location is enhanced by the extensive forest, which surrounds it. Seven massive gateways guard the entrance to the fort. The main wall, at some places is eight meters thick. Much of the area is forest and forms part of the nearby wildlife sanctuary. Within the fort walls were once 365 temples and shrines, a self-sufficient village, tanks, and remains of the garrison, numerous chattris commemorating the dead, and the palaces of Ranas.
The apartments of the palace were rebuilt during the nineteenth century and many of the now deserted rooms were decorated with elaborated plasterwork. From the top-most building, the Badal Mahal or cloud palace (the palace amidst the clouds),is a spectacular view over the forests, hills to the south and west while to the north stretch the flat desert plains of the Thar desert.