Haldighati, Mountain pass and historical battlefield in Rajsamand district, India.

Haldighati is a mountain pass between Khamnore and Balicha village in the Aravalli Range, connecting Rajsamand and Udaipur districts. The road runs between steep, eroded banks of reddish-brown soil and rock, with sparse green scrub near their tops. The pass lies 44 km from Udaipur and 367 km from Jaipur.

In 1576 a regional ruler clashed with invading forces at this location in a battle that shaped regional history for generations. This confrontation became a defining moment in the struggle for local independence and control.

The name Haldighati comes from the yellow, turmeric-like soil of the pass, haldi being Hindi for turmeric. The pass is also called Rati Ghati. Nearby Molela village is known for its clay relief plaques, and rose products are made in the area.

The site is reachable by road from the nearby city of Udaipur with regular bus and taxi services connecting it to the area. Wear sturdy shoes for walking the uneven paths, and bring sun protection as the exposed terrain offers little shelter.

The pass is also called Rakt Talai, "the pool of blood", for the red soil at Khamnore where the Battle of Haldighati was fought on 18 June 1576. Maharana Pratap's horse Chetak was fatally wounded there, and the cenotaph the Maharana raised over the spot still stands in the pass.