Holidays to Rajasthan

Bundi is a beautiful town in the southern part of Rajasthan. Bundi, a small city in Rajasthan, is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on the three sides and is bounded by a massive wall with four gateways. Bundi is located in the South East region of Rajasthan and lies at a distance of 206 km from Jaipur and 36 km away from Kota.

Bundi is very famous for its baolis meaning waterworks or step wells, havelis, temples and chhatris with carved pillars. Those majestic palaces, forts and monuments tell the stories of our legendary rulers and their glorious past. There is also a beautiful lake where the entire city and the palaces get reflected which adds to the beauty of the place.

PLACES TO SEE IN BUNDI

Taragarh Fort
The Taragarh Fort also known as the white fort stands on a wooded hill and is one of most elegant forts of Rajasthan. The fort was built in 1354 A.D and has a colossal gateway. Inside the fort one can see the massive battlement called Burj and a large reservoir carved out of solid rock. The fort offers a bird's eye view of the town and a fascinating vista of the sunset.

The Bundi Palace
The Bundi Palace is another marvelous structure which is located next to the Taragarh Fort on top of the hill. This palace is a lively example of extraordinary craftsmanship of the artisans. The palace reflects the traditional murals and tells the tale of the royal dwellers of this palace. There is also an art gallery inside the palace depicting scenes from the Ragmala and Raaslila-the story of Radha-Krishna.

Chhattar Mahal or Palace or Towers
This palace known as Chhatta Mahal can be reached by a steep path. The palace houses the Naubat Khana, Hazari Pol or Gate of the thousand, the Hathi Pol with its ancient water clock and the Diwann-e- Aam.

HOW TO REACH

By Air
The nearest airport is the International Airport at Jaipur that is 220 km from Bundi.
By Train
The railway station at Bundi has rail connections between Bundi and other important cities like Kota, Agra, Chittorgarh, Benaras, Jaipur, etc.
By Road
Bundi is well connected by buses to Ajmer (5 hours), Kota (1 hour) and Jaipur (5hours).