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The Undiscovered Splendour 
36-km
from Kota is a tiny picturesque town, Bundi, which
is one of the unexplored cities, with a rich historical wealth. Once a
part of Kota, it was ruled by the Hada Chauhans - an off shoot of the
famous Chauhan clan who ruled Delhi and Ajmer.
In 1193 AD, when Prithvi Raj Chauhan was defeated by Sultan Mohammed
Ghauri, some Chauhan nobles sought shelter in Mewar and became allies to
the Rana while other young warriors moved towards the Chambal Valley and
over powered the Meena and Bhil tribals - thus establishing their own
kingdom of Hadoti. Later, two branches of Hadas formed two separate states
of Kota and Bundi, on either side of the River Chambal.
Bundi is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on three sides and is
circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways.
Interesting monuments including impressive medieval forts, palaces,
havelis, temples with beautiful stone idols and 'chattris' with carved
pillars, along with a picturesque lake in the heart of the town, add to
its charm. Bundi is very famous for its intricate carvings and murals.
FORTS AND PALACES
Taragarh Or The Star Fort:
Built in 1354 AD, the fort is one of the most impressive forts of
Rajasthan. Perched on a thickly wooded hill is a marvellous white fort,
with a huge reservoir, which once supplied water to the palace.
The Palace: This magnificent edifice is a fine example of the
Rajput architecture, housing some of the superb Bundi murals.
Chhattar Mahal Or Palace Of Towers: A steep, paved carraife-way is
the only way to reach the monument. Of special interest in the palace is
the 'Hazari Pole' or 'Gate of the thousand', the Naubat Khana, the Hathi
Pole with its old water clock and the Diwaan-e-Aam.
Ratan Daulat: Built by Rao Raja Ratan Singh, it is a very
interesting structure forming a stable for nine horses and a HatiaPoi.
(Prior permission required for visit.)
Chitrashala:
A fascinating pavilion and a gallery of miniature murals embellish the
palace. Ellaborate colourful paintings on the walls depict scenes from the
'Ragamala' and 'Raaslila' - the Radha-Krishna story.
Ranlji-Ki-Baori: It is 46 m deep stepped well with some superb
carvings on its pillars and a high arched gate built in 1699 AD by Rani
Nathavatji. This well is one of the largest of its kind.
Sukh Mahal: A magnificent summer palace on the Sukh Sagar Lake
amid the lush surroundings of a beautiful garden. An underground tunnel is
believed to run from the Sukh Mahal to the old palace.
Phool Sagar: The 20th century palace, with an artificial tank and
picturesque gardens. Presently, it is the residence of the former ruler
(Prior permission of Secretary is required for a visit.)
Shikar Buri: The royal hunting lodge set amidst the lush
surroundings. It is a favourite picnic spot.
Eighty Four Pillared Cenotaph: An amazingly magnificent memorial
with 84 pillars in a single cenotaph along with a Shivlingam. It was
erected by Rao Anirudh.
GARDENS
Kshar Bagh: An ancient garden near the Shikar Burj with beautiful
'chhatri' of the Kshar Bagh, an ancient garden for the Bundi rulers and
their queens - all examples of the town's rich architecture. (Prior
permission required for visit.)
LAKES
Nawal Sagar: Visible from the fort is the square artificial lake
of Nawal Sagar broken up by islets, a temple dedicated to Varuna, the
Aryan God of Water stands half-submerged in the centre of the lake. The
reflection of the entire city and its palaces can be seen in the lake -
making it a unique attraction of Bundi.
LAKES
Jait Sagar Lake (3-km): A picturesque lake cradled in the hills,
built by Jaita Meena. The swirling fountain at night is a visual delight.
TEMPLES
Rameshwaram (20-km): The cave temple of Lord Shiva surrounded by
the Aravalli ranges. An ideal picnic spot as well.
Keshavraipatan (45-km): It is an ancient city famous for the
temple of Keshavraiji (Vishnu). The architecture and sculpture at this
temple is unique.
It was constructed in the year 1601 AD by Maharaja Shatrusal of Bundi. A
famous Jain temple is also there.
WILDLIFE
Ramgarh (45-km): The Ramgarh Sanctuary
is located on the Nainwa Road. One needs to take permission of the State
Forest Department to pay a visit to the sanctuary.
FORTS
Bijolia (50-km): An ancient fort and the city of Bijolia is
situated on the Bundi-Chittaurgarh Road. A high paved courtyard on the
side of the fort has a large temple of Lord Shiva in centre with a fine
image of Lord Ganesha standing as a guardian at the entrance. A carved
archway leads to the temple.
Talwas (53-km): A magnificent fort built by the ruler Ajit Singh.
A temple of Dhooleshwar Mahadev and a picturesque waterfall adjoining the
fort are worth a visit. The beautiful Ratna Sagar Lake is close by and is
a haven for fauna like bear and deer during the monsoon.
Indragarh (77-km): The Indragarh Fort and the nearby palaces are
famous for the temples of Mother Goddess Kali and Kamleshwar. The palace
is also famous for wall paintings.
RIVERS
Menal (70-km): The Menal River runs over a bed of granite slabs
and plunges into a cavernous 122 metres deep gorge.
On the other side of the broken wall is the temple complex with
fascinating carvings on the walls of the shrine that depict various Hindu
deities. It is located on the Chittaurgarh-Bundi Road.
OTHERS
Dugari (65-km): Remnants of ancient wall paintings can be seen in
the Ram Mandir, within the imposing fort of Dugari.
Air: Jaipur at 206-km is
the nearest airport.
Rail: Bundi railway Station at 5-km and Kota at 36-km are the two
convenient railheads from Bundi.
Road: Good road connections link Bundi with important places
around.
Local Transport: Auto-rickshaws are available for commutation
purpose within the city.
RTDC Hotel Vrindavati. like hotel accommodation options are availabe in Bundi. There are Paying Guest accommodations available too.
Kajli Teej
(July/August): The celebrations of the festival are different than the
usual Teej festivities. Unlike Teej, which is celebrated on the third day
of the month of Shravana, Kajli Teej is celebrated on the third day of the
month of Bhadra.
An exuberant procession of Teej in a decorated palanquin, starts from the
beautiful Naval Sagar and culminates at the Azad Park.
Cultural performances by the local artists as well as by artists from
Hadoti region are pan of the celebrations. Though the Teej procession is
carried out for only two days, the festivities continue till the eighth
day, finally ending on Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
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Banks & Money Changers: State Bank of India,
State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur , Bank of Baroda, Rajasthan Bank,
Central Go-operative Bank
Telegraph Office: Near Raniji Ki Baori.
Post Office: Main post office, Nainwa Road.
Health Clinic: General Hospital (Near Bus Stand)
Club: District Club, Near Circuit House.
Photo Studios: Kumar Studio, Ruby Studio, Krishna Studio, Sartaj
and Ajanta Studio.
Guide Services: Guide services are available in Bundi. Approved
guides may be hired through the Tourist Officer, Tourist Information
Bureau, Bundi.
Ramgarh: 45-km
Bijolia: 50-km
Menal: 70-km
Kota: 36-km
Jaipur: 206-km
| Area | : | 5,628-sq-km | |
| Altitude | : | 515m | |
| Climate | Max | Min | |
| Summer | : | 43.0 °C | 35.0 °C |
| Winter | : | 30.7 °C | 5.0 °C |
| Rainfall | : | 75 cms. | |
| Best Time To Visit | : | August-February | |
| Clothing | |||
| Summer | : | light tropical | |
| Winter | : | light woollen | |
| Languages | : | English, Hindi, Rajasthani. | |