Chittorgarh, October 25 (Udaipur Kiran) – Post-Diwali, the Chittorgarh Fort — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is witnessing a massive tourist influx, turning the historic fort into a festive hub of visitors, especially from Gujarat. For the past three days, the fort has seen near traffic-jam-like conditions due to the surge in tourist numbers.
According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) ticket window data, the fort has been recording an average of 6,000 to 7,000 ticket sales per day, nearly four times higher than the day before Diwali. On Thursday alone, over 7,300 visitors bought tickets — a steep rise from just 1,700 tourists on October 17. (These figures exclude online bookings.)
The main reason for the spike is the Gujarat holiday season — from Dhanteras to Labh Panchami, when business establishments remain closed and families prefer to travel. Along with Chittorgarh, tourist destinations like Udaipur, Nathdwara, and Mount Abu are also drawing heavy crowds from Gujarat.
Tourist inflow begins early at 8 a.m. and continues till 8 p.m., with peak crowds expected over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Tourism officials say the rush may continue till Labh Panchami (Sunday/Monday).
Besides Gujarati tourists, visitors from Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra, and other parts of Rajasthan are also arriving in large numbers. The tourism boom has brought brisk business for guides, photographers, local food vendors, fruit sellers, auto drivers, and camel and horse ride operators.
Local guide Harish Sahu said, “We are witnessing record footfall at the fort this season, and the majority are Gujarati tourists. Earlier, during Navratri and Diwali, Bengali tourists used to visit in large numbers, but this year, their numbers are lower due to floods and other reasons.”
With such overwhelming tourist turnout, Chittorgarh’s fort area has turned into a vibrant mix of history, culture, and celebration — a true “tourism Diwali” lighting up the city.
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