Kumbhalgarh Fort, which is located 64 Km from Udaipur is a mountain fortress built in 15 th century, was called the "eye of Mewar" because of it's strategic position in relation to it's agressive neighbours of Gujarat and Mewar. Designed in accordance with the ancient Hindu treatise, Vastu Shastra, it has a commanding view of the wild and rugged landscape of the Aravalis, having an array of magnificient palaces and ruined temples.

The Kumbhalgarh Fort also has a great significance by being the birthplace of Maharana Pratap and as the finest examples of defensive fortification in Rajasthan. The most interesting part is that this fort has a fort within itself. Named Kartargarh, the inner fort has a palace built by Maharana Fateh Singh after he had pulled down the old palace built by Rana Kumbha. Some remains of the old palace are still there below the new one which includes the portion that had been occupied by Prithvi Raj.  Kartargarh has 365 temples and shrines including one with a huge Shivlinga dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The sanctuary is famous for it's wildlife which includes- wolf, leopard, jackal and a variety of birds. The sanctuary is one of the few parks that allows people on horseback.