Bundi

Destination Details

Bundi is a magnificent town located around 36 kilometres from Kota. Dotted with palaces and forts, the place has a fairy tale quality about it. Bundi’s charm lies in its location –surrounded by orchards of orange, guava, pomegranate and mango trees, flanked by the Aravalli range and rivers and lined by fields of cotton, barley and wheat. Situated far from the crowds, it is the simple rural folk that lend Bundi its allure. Decorated with lively rivers and enchanting waterfalls, the city seems to be blessed by mother nature. To add to its beauty, the Aravalli Hills surrounds the city from three sides. It is also encircled with a wall that has four gateways.

History Of Bundi

Bundi was once ruled by the Hada Chauhans. Many historians claim that it was once the capital of the great Hadoti Kingdom, which was renowned for its art and sculpture. However, in 1624, Kota separated and became an independent state and this marked the beginning of the downfall of Bundi. Whether that may be, Bundi still retains its charismatic medieval grandeur. And just like Jodhpur and Rajput, the architecture of Bundi also possesses a noticeable bluish hue, designed to keep houses cool during hot summer, in the intricately carved brackets and pillars.

Tourist Attractions Of Bundi

Taragarh Fort Bundi :-
Built in 1345, Taragarh is one of the most impressive structures in Bundi. While it may be a bit ramshackle and strewn with overgrown vegetation, the palace grounds are a great place for a leisurely stroll. With its curved roofs topping pavilions, excess of temple columns and elephant and lotus motifs, the palace is a tribute to Rajput style.

Garh Palace:-
The Garh Palace was built under the rule of Maharao Balwant Singh. The little forts surrounding the main resident fort were built by a number of successive rulers of Bundi. Each corner here has a tale to tell, a story to boast about or a memory to mark its importance. This palace is built in the Rajput style architecture and is an excellent example of their taste, talent and hard work.

Raniji Ki Baori :-
Raniji ki Baori, also known as ‘Queen’s Stepwell’, is a famous stepwell built in 1699 by Rani Nathavati Ji, the younger queen of the ruling king Rao Raja Anirudh Singh of Bundi. This multi-storied stepwell displays excellent carvings of Gajraj with his trunk turned inwards, giving the impression of having drunk from the baori on its pillars. Its high arched gate gives it an inviting appearance. 

Nawal Sagar Lake:-
Nawal Sagar Lake is an artificial lake that is a major tourist attraction and can even be seen from the Taragarh Fort. There is a half-submerged temple dedicated to Lord Varun Dev in its centre. What makes the lake unique is that one can see the reflection of nearby palaces and forts in its waters. 

Climate Of Bundi

In Summers temperature averaging at 35°C and sometimes going up to 45°C during the day. The nights are more tolerable but the sandy winds make the season rather uncomfortable.
The monsoon months are a welcome change, especially in Bundi because it plays a special role in its history. The season is best known for the festival of Kajali Teej.  Around these days the temperature ranges from 24°C – 32°C.
The winter months experience a pleasant day time temperature of about 24°C while the night time temperature drops drastically to 12°C on average.

How To Reach

By Air:
Bundi has no airport within the city The closest international airport is the Jaipur International Airport and is usually the one International tourists find themselves in. All airports have cab services to Bundi.

By Rail:
There is a railway station at Bundi that connects it to the rest of Rajasthan. For people coming from other states in India, the nearest stop to Bundi may be at Kota Junction. Within the state, Bundi is directly connected to cities like Ajmer and Udaipur and outside, it is connected to major cities like Delhi and Kolkata.

By Road:
This may be the most exciting way to travel to Bundi. The roads pass through rugged landscapes of rocky Aravali, lakes and villages. Bundi is connected to other important cities by a network of roadways and this makes it easy especially for tourists. There are buses from places like Kota, Udaipur and the national capital Delhi.

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