Bundi

Rajasthan Tourist Spots

District Bundi in Rajasthan attracts tourist for both the foreign and domestic visitors. The place offers a unique medieval monumental elegance with baoris and lakes, palaces and forts, havelis'(residences), temples and 'chhatris' with elegantly carved pillars besides beautiful natural surroundings. Bundi is known for attractive step wells and tanks. These are about 50 in number and adore the streets and bylanes of the District town. A picturesque lake in the heart of the town is Bundi’s added appeal.

How To Reach

Highlights

Taragarh, Chattar Mahal, Ratan Daulat, Chitrashala

Airways: Nearest airport is Jaipur, 206 km away.
Railways: Kota, 36 km is the nearest railhead.
Roadways: connected to all the cities within Rajasthan.

Other Tourist Destinations

» Ajmer » Alwar » Banswara » Barmer » Bharatpur » Bikaner » Bundi » Chittaurgarh » Deeg » Pushkar » Ranthambhor » Dungarpur » Jaipur » Jaisalmer » Jhalawar » Jodhpur » Kota » Kumbalgarh » Mount-abu » Nagaur » Sariska » Shekhavati

Tourist taxis and buses are available from Jaipur and Kota.

Facts About Bundi

Area: 5628 Sq Km
Best time to visit:October- March
Languages: Rajasthani, English, Hindi

Major attraction: Taragarh, Chattar Mahal, Ratan Daulat, Chitrashala

The following are the places to visit in Bundi

Taragarh or The Star Fort:

The fort was built in 1354 A.D. Located on a thickly green hill, It is one of the most impressive forts of Rajasthan. It is built in white fort with a huge reservoir which once supplied water to the palace.

The Palace:

This magnificent edifice showcases the Rajput architecture. The palace houses some of the superb Bundi murals in its pavilion called ‘Chitrashalla’. Elaborate colorful paintings on the walls depict scenes from the 'Ragmala' and 'Raaslila'-the Radha-Krishna story.

Chhattar Mahal :

A steep, paved carafe-way is the only way to reach the monument. Of special interest in the palace are the Hazari Pol or Gate of the thousand, the Naubat Khana, the Hathi Pol with its old water clock and the Diwann-e- Aam.

Ratan Daulat:

It is a very interesting structure built by Rao Raja Ratan Singh, forming a stable for nine horses and a Hatia Pol. Prior permission required to visit this place.

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 center 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.

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