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Bundi Day Tour
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also known as: |
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Shopping: |
Not a great place to shop, just a few
mementoes. |
History of: |
900 years |
Population: |
88 th. |
Bundi is not hounded by
tourists in the same manner as some of the more famous Rajasthan
cities. This is the reason why many people in search of a peaceful yet
exciting vacation opt for Bundi. Situated in the southern part of the colourful state Rajasthan, Bundi is 39 km north west of Kota. It is
easy for tourists to explore this typical Rajasthani city and its
history within a very short span of time on either a taxi or auto
rickshaw or simply a cycle.
In the year 1193 when Prithviraj Chauhan lost out to Mohammad Ghori,
numerous Chauhan nobles fled to Mewar to seek a safe refuge. However,
there were still others who were not intimidated and hence moved
towards newer destination in the Chambal valley. There they subdued
the Meena and Bheel tribes and established their own supremacy in the
kingdom of Hadoti. Later during the Jehangir rule, Bundi was forcibly
separated into two parts, Kota and Bundi. The state lost its earlier
prestige with the rise of Kota, though it continued as an independent
state within the British rule. Later, when India gained independence,
Bundi was incorporated into the state of Rajasthan.
Major Attractions
Taragarh Fort
Built in the 14th century, the Taragarh Fort is the star attraction in
Bundi. With the entry being free and souvenir shops fortunately
absent, the fort provides an option of peaceful ramble round its
premises. Inside the instant eye-catchers include the Bhim Burj, a
large battlement with a cannon placed on it and a large reservoir
carved out of single piece of rock. The views from the fort are
exceptional, specially during the sunset when the rays seems to lend a
lovely grace to the entire area.
Bundi Palace
Adjacent to the fort and past the bazaar, a wooden gate leads to the
beautiful Bundi Palace. The highlight of this palace is the beautiful
murals that carry the spectators back into the time of Bundi royalty.
The murals cover almost entire palace walls, however, all these areas
are not open for public viewing barring the Chitrashala. For visiting
other areas, special permission needs to be obtained from the
secretary of the Maharaja of Bundi. Photography is not allowed
otherwise Bundi palace, illuminated with lights during night, presents
a glowing beauty to be captured on camera.
Baoris & Tanks
Bundi is renowned for its baoris or stepwells. There are 50 step wells
in Bundi out of which only few have been maintained till date. Most
prominent among these are the Raniji ki Baori, Nagar Sagar Kund and
Nawal Sagar. The first one was built by Rani Nathavatji and is known
for its exquisite carvings. The stepwell was built in the year 1699
and is 46 metre deep. The second one is a pair of identical stepwells
close to the Queen's step well while the Nawal Sagar is close to the
palace containing many small islets. There is also a temple dedicated
to Lord Varuna, half submerged in the water of the lake. This temple
can be reached only by a boat.
Sukh Mahal
The palace was constructed during the reigns of Umed Singh on the
banks of Sukh Sagar or the Jait Sagar. The palace was meant for
providing the princes a free hand to do what they liked away from the
supervision of the Rao. The highlight of the palace is the white
marble chhatri that stands in the centre of the roof of the second
storey. The palace, that serves as the Irrigation Rest House today,
holds the honour of playing host to the famous writer, Rudyard
Kipling.
84 Pillared Cenotaphs
The Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri is located south of the town and is a
pavilion supported by 84 pillars. The pavilion was constructed in the
year 1683 by Rao Anirudh Singh to honour the services of Deva, his wet
nurse. The two storeyed structure serves as a cenotaph as well as a
temple though the importance of the cenotaph seems to have
deteriorated with the passage of time. On the other hand the temple
with Shiva Linga still commands respect from the devotees. The
ceilings on both the floors are decorated with paintings of Rajput
battles and fish symbols.
Distance
from major cities
Jaipur |
234 Kms |
Agra |
482 Kms |
Sawai Madhopur |
151 Kms |
How to reach there
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Jaipur is the nearest airport to
Bundi, well connected to all major cities in India. |
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Bundi railway station is connected
Agra, Chittorgarh and Kota. |
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Bundi is at NH-12, well connected by
Kota, Ajmer, Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur |
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