The small, rustic town of
Bundi was the capital of one of the erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan.
It is known for its palaces, forts, baolis (step wells) and water tanks. The
monuments and their architecture reflect the splendor of the local Rajput
chiefs. The walls of the palaces at Bundi are decorated with life-size
frescoes depicting the glory of its rulers.
The
area of Bundi came under the Chauhan rulers in the 12th century. The
descendents of the Chauhans set up their center at Bundi and ruled from
here. Bundi got its name from Bunda, one of its former rulers. It was an
important state at the peak of Rajput glory in medieval times.
The association with the Mughals led to the decline of Bundi. In 1624,
Emperor Jahangir pressurized the local rulers and split the erstwhile state
into two parts-Bundi and Kota. Although the state lost its glory, it
continued to be an independent state within the British rule and became a
part of India when it gained independence in 1947.
There are
many tourist attractions near the town. Phool Sagar Palace, a modern palace
built in the 20th century, with its well-laid gardens and artificial tanks,
is several kilometers from the town, on the way to Ajmer. The Sukh Mahal
Palace is 2 km north of the town near the Jait Sagar Lake. The Sar Bagh,
with its royal cenotaphs and intricate carvings, and the Shikar Burj, a
small royal hunting lodge adjacent to the Jait Sagar Lake, are other nearby
places worth visiting. Garardha village, 32 km south of Bundi, is known for
its ancient rock paintings that are about 15,000 years old.
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Taragarh ( The Star Fort ): The fort is one
of the most impressive forts of Rajasthan. built in 1354 A.D. Perched on a
thickly wooded hill is a marvellous white fort, with a huge reservoir, which
once supplied water to the palace.
Ranlji-Ki-Baori
: It is 46 m. deep stepped dwell with some superb carvings on its
pillars and a high arched gate built in 1699 A.D. by Rani Nathavatji. This
well is one of the largest of its kind.
Bijolia : 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.
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.
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Air : Jaipur at 206 km is the nearest
airport.
Rail : Bundi railway Station at 5-km
and Kota at 36-km are the two convenient railheads from Bundi.
Road : Bundi is also well linked by bus with Ajmer (5
hours), Kota (1 hour), Udaipur (9 hours) and Jaipur (5 hours). The main bus
stand is 1 km north of the railway station.
Local
Transport : One can move around the town using Auto Rickshaws and take
taxis to visit places around. Bikes are also available on hire.
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Area : 5628
sq. km
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Altitude :
515 metres
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Climate
: Summer :Max. - 43°C Min. - 35°C
Winter
: Max. - 30.7°C Min. - 5.0°C
Rainfall
: 75 cms.
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Clothing
: Summer - Light Tropical
Winter:
Woolen
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Languages :
Rajasthani, Hindi, English
Bundi
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