Haldighati Travel Map

Haldighati is located at a distance of 40 km from Udaipur. A mountain pass in the Aravalli Range, it connects the districts of Rajsamand and Pali. Historical significance of the site is evident from the fact that the battle of Haldighati was a huge combat between Maharana Pratap of Mewar and Raja Man Singh of Amber. This battle of 1576 led to a lot of bloodshed.The yellow coloured soil of the region that gives a sense of turmeric has given the place its name. This terra firma, which was the battlefield for the legend, Maharana Pratap, was also the place where his mount, Chetak, breathed his last.A cenotaph (chhatri), built at a distance of 4 km from the battlefield in pure white marble is dedicated to Chetak, as a sign of respect and admiration.Balicha Village, located at a short distance from the place, is famous for its terracotta crafts. The presence of Chaitri-Gulab makes Badshahi Bagh famous. Original rose water and Gulkand (jam made from rose petals) that has immense medicinal value are prominent highlights of this garden.