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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.

Prime Attractions of Bundi

Kajli Teej

Teej festival is celebrated all over the state with each region having its own unique touch. Kajli Teej of Bundi is different in several ways- while Teej is celebrated on the third day of the month of Shravana, in Bundi it is celebrated on the third day of the month of Bhadra. more..

Bundi 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.

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.

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

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.)

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.

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.)

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.

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.)

Shikar Buri

The royal hunting lodge set amidst the lush surroundings. It is a favourite picnic spot.

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.

Taragarh -Bundi

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.

Excursions from Bundi

Ramgarh

(45Km.)
The town of Ramgarh was founded by a dissatisfied group of the powerful Poddar merchant family in 1791.It had been one of the richest towns at the end of the 19th century. The Shani Temple of the Saturday God has delicately painted frescoes. more..

Bijolia

(50Km.)
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.

Dugari

(65Km.)
Remnants of ancient wall paintings can be seen in the Ram Mandir, within the imposing fort of Dugari.

Indragarh

(77Km.)
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.

Jait Sagar Lake

(3Km.)
A picturesque lake cradled in the hills, built by Jaita Meena. The swirling fountain at night is a visual delight.

Keshavraipatan

(45Km.)
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.

Menal

(70Km.)
TThe 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.

Rameshwaram

(20Km.)
The cave temple of Lord Shiva surrounded by the Aravalli ranges. An ideal picnic spot as well.

Talwas

(53Km.)
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.

Fairs & Festivals - Bundi

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.

Climate - Bundi

Summer

43.0 °C 35.0 °C .

Winter

30.7 °C 5.0 °C .

Rainfall

75 cms.

General Information - Bundi

Location

36-km From Kota, Rajasthan .

Main Attraction

Forts, Palaces, Havelis & Temples.

Best Time

August-February.

Area

5,628-sq-km.

Altitude

515m.

Languages

English, Hindi, Rajasthani.

Clothing - Bundi

Summer

light tropical.

Winter

light tropical.

Entertainment - Bundi

Club

District Club, Near Circuit House.

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