Excursions_Bassi_Fort

Chittorgarh Fort
This fort is 24 km from WelcomHeritage Bassi on the Kota-Bundi-Chittogarh-Udaipur road. This massive and legendary fort covers an immense area of 7000 acres on a 180 metres high hillock.

Menal
60 kms from WelcomHeritage Bassi on the Chittorgarh-Bundi road, Menal is also known as the "Mini Khajuraho" for its ancient, delicately sculpted temples. Further enticement for a visit is its idyllic setting amongst waterfalls and verdant forests.

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Visits to places of interest in the vicinity:

Reservoirs
The large WelcomHeritage Bassi and Orai irrigation dams are located at a distance of 6 and 8 km respectively from the Palace.

Hunting Lodge (Audhi)
One of the finest hunting lodges to be found in Rajasthan, it is located on a ridge overlooking the Orai and WelcomHeritage Bassi Dams.

WelcomHeritage Bassi Village & Craftsmen
The village of WelcomHeritage Bassi has interesting temples with intricate sculptures, step wells and cenotaphs. It is also well-known for its crafts and skills like woodcraft, shoe-making, pottery and hand-made 'bidis'.

Wildlife sanctuary
5 km from the Fort is the WElcomHeritage Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary with its gentle slopes and large water bodies where panther, wild boar, antelopes and mongoose can be sighted.

Nagri
7 km from WelcomHeritage Bassi on the Bundi-Bassi-Chittorgarh road, Nagri was one of the most important townships of the Mauryan era in Rajasthan.