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.Bundi is located in the southern part of the state of Rajasthan, in the
north western part of India. It is located amidst a hilly terrain, near a
gorge
Bundi
is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on three sides and is circumscribed by a
massive wall with four gateways. Bundi The Capital of Chauhans The small,
rustic town of Bundi was the capital of one of the erstwhile princely states
of Rajasthan. It is known for its palaces, 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.
Bundi, a
small beautiful town lies at a distance of 36 km from Kota and is considered
as one of the unexplored cities with a rich historical wealth. It was once a
part of Kota and was ruled by the Hada Chauhans who were the descendents of
the Chauhan clan who ruled Delhi and Ajmer. Bundi is blessed with enormous
natural beauty where it is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on three sides
and is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways. The city houses
some of the interesting monuments including invincible medieval forts,
mighty palaces, havelis, splendid temples with beautiful stone idols and
chattris with carved pillars. Besides these, there is a placid lake in the
heart of the town which bestows a special charm to the place. People from
all over the country are pulled to Bundi for its intricate carvings and
murals. .
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Attractions of Bundi |
The Palace : A magnificent edifice has now
been converted to a museum and presents the Rajput architecture where it
holds within its confines some of the great Bundi murals
Sukh Mahal : Built as a splendid summer palace on the
Sukh Sagar Lake, it is encircled by the lush greenery of the gardens.
Chhattar Mahal or the Palace of Towers : A steep,
paved carafe-way is the only way to reach the monument. The palace houses
interesting things like the Hazari Pol or Gate of the thousand, the Naubat
Khana, the Hathi Pol with its old water clock and the Diwann-e- Aam.
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Stay in Bundi |
The RTDC has done a lot to retain the traditional flavour in
its hotels in and around Bundi. Hotels like RTDC's Khadim, come with AC
Deluxe rooms as well as ordinary rooms, which give a comfortable stay in the
city. There are also Sarai facilities for the pilgrims. The government
sponsored paying guest scheme makes the visitor feel at home.
Air : Jaipur 206 km is the nearest airport .
Rail : Bundi railway Station - 5 km, Kota 36 km is the
convenient railhead.
Road : Good road
connections link Bundi with important places around.
Climate of Bundi is extreme: summers are quiet hot (April-June) and
winters are cool (October-February). It experiences scant rainfall between
June and August. .
Bundi is famous for its Kajli-teej festival. This annual festival is
held in July-August. Travelers must make it a point to visit Bundi during
this festival
Bundi
Tours
