Bundi is an amazing vacationer location of Rajasthan. Visitors from all over the world journey to Rajasthan to experience and discover its wonder of the era of raja-maharaja. It is among the most popular holiday locations of Indian where sightseeing opportunities in abundance. Bundi is an amazing vacationer location of Rajasthan which features of wealthy social history.
Bundi is a wonderful vacationer destination located in southeast the state. This town is well known for its decorative mansions, amazing castles and magnificently designed step-wells.The record of this awesome city goes returning to leadership of Prithviraj Chauhan in 1193 AD. It is preferably hemmed in by the Aravali hill variety on three factors. This city is enclosed by large walls with four gateposts at four factors. This city is also described in the performs of Rudyard Kipling.
Jait Sagar Lake also known as Sukh Sagar Lake is located at a distance of 3 km from Bundi. This Lake is famous for the fully bloomed lotus flowers in it and the magnificent view it offers surrounded by Aravalli ranges. This Lake attracts many migratory birds across the globe due to its rich habitat. It is believed that the Sukh Mahal Palace had tunnels leading to the Garh palace of Bundi; however they are lost and could not be traced despite many efforts.
This natural and extremely beautiful waterfall is located on Bundi-Chittorgarh Road at a distance of 30 Km from Bundi City, District Bundi, Rajasthan.It falls from a height of 60 feet producing a soothing musical sound and forms a deep pond. The pond is accessible by a flight of steps.
Banganga Dham is situated at a distance of 5 Km from in the middle of the valley in District Bundi, Rajasthan. Kedareshwar Temple is situated here.This Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was built around 1193 A.D. by Rao Raja Kolhan of Bambavada before the establishment of Hada dynasty. It is situated on the banks of river Ban Ganga which flows through the hills and finally meets Jait Sagar Lake. It is said that Rao Raja Kolhan had struck the ground with an arrow to extract the water and the river came gushing out. The river has been given the form of a Kund here. The Shivling installed here is built of single stone.
The Nawal Sagar Lake is a big man made lake that can be seen from the Talagarh Fort. This lake has more than a few small islands. This lake is located in the middle of the city, and hence, one can get to see the reflection of the entire city in this lake. The mirror image of the entire city of Bundi falls on the serene waters of this lake making it a unique tourist destination.The square shaped Nawal Sagar Lake has a shrine in its center that is dedicated to Lord Varuna. This temple is half submerged in water. The Nawal Sagar Lake was a source of water for the entire city at one point of time. This is evident from the number of Baolis surrounding the lake.
This Temple Stands In Top Ten Temple In Hadoti Region(Bundi, Kota n Jhalawar) Every Year on Guru Purnima Here A Mela (Fare) Take Place n It Runs For nearly 15 Days. This Temple Must Be 400 Years Old.The town is famous for temple of Keshav Rai Ji Maharaj or Lord Vishnu which lies on bank of the Chambal River. It was built in 1601 by Maharaja Shatru Sal of Bundi. The architecture and sculputures of temple are unique.this Temple is situated at a distance of 45 km from the Bundi city.
Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri or 84-Pillared Cenotaph is a chhatri located in Bundi town of Indian state of Rajasthan. This memorial was built in 1740 by Maharaja of Bundi Rao Raja Anirudh in memory of his foster brother Deva.The structure has large shiv ling covered by decorated roof top which is supported by 84 pillers. It is said that one can't count the pillars to the figure 84 correctly.
Raniji ki Baori, also "Queen's stepwell" is a noted stepwell situated in Bundi town in Rajasthan state in India. It was built in 1699 by Rani Nathavati Ji who was the younger queen of the ruling Rao Raja Anirudh Singh of Bundi. It is a 46 m deep stepped well with some superb carvings on its pillars and a high arched gate. It is a multistoreyed structure with places of worship on each floor. The step well has a narrow entrance marked by four pillars. Stone elephant statues that face each other’s stand in the corners. Ogee brackets decorate all the archways of 46 m deep Raniji ki Baori, which is reputedly the largest Baori of Bundi. Baoris were significant social constructions in the medieval Bundi since they acted as assembly areas for the townsfolk. Raniji ki Baori has superb carvings on its pillars and a high arched gate.It was constructed during the reign of his son Maharao Raja Budh Singh who ruled Bundi from 1695 AD to 1729 AD.
The town's Rajput legacy is well preserved in the shape of the massive Taragarh fort ( it is also known as Star Fort )which broods over the town in the narrow valley below and the huge palace which stands beneath it. This Fort was built in 1354. It is reached by a steep road leading up the hill side to its enormous gateway, topped by rampant elephants. Inside are huge reservoirs carved out of solid rock and the Bhim Burj, the largest of the battlements, on which is mounted a famous cannon. Views over the town and surrounding countryside are excellent. The Palace is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. It is massed across a rocky height , approached by a road of stone steps and ramps meant for horsemen and chariots. Here, the Chitra Mahal is an absolute delight. In a gallery built around a sunken court open to the sky, there are beautiful murals done in the Bundi style of miniature paintings. Above the palace, accessed through the impressive Elephant Gate are the royal apartments, murals, balconies, corbels, pavilions, fretted windows, domes.Sunset dusts the memorial pavilions, or Chhatris, of the former rulers with gold. This quiet place is set in a grove of old trees and the high platforms of the memorials are decorated with horses and elephants.Bundi has a couple of beautiful baoris (step wells) right in the centre of town.
A complex of various palaces, built by rulers of different times. Hugging the steep hillside, the complex looks like a checkerboard when viewed from above. This magnificent structure is a fine example of the Rajput architecture housing some of the superb Bundi landscape including Chitrashala, a fascinating pavilion and a gallery of miniature murals embellish the palace.
A beautiful pavilion and gallery of fascinating murals in the miniature style. The walls areadorned with elaborate painting depicting scenes from the Ragmala and Raslila, the Radha-Krishna legends. The colour scheme of all these paintings is blue, green, turquoise on white with touches of terracotta or yellow. Bundi Wall paintings are famous all over the world.
Chatra Mahal, Ratan Daulat & Badal Mahal : These palaces are part of Garh Palace. The main attraction is rooms and galleries full of murals of Bundi Miniature Paintings. The colour schemes of these paintings are red, golden and blue. Although these palaces are private property of the Maharaja and are not open for public. But any body can visit these places with the help of Maharaja's staff.
Means Palace of bliss where Rudyard Kipling stayed when he visited Bundi in late 19th Century. This magnificent summer palace was constructed during the reign of Rao Raja Vishnu Singh. It is said that an underground tunnel runs from Sukh Mahal to Taragarh Fort.
Hunting Lodge
It was royal hunting lodge. Nestled in the woods amidst lush greenery, it is a beautiful picnic spot.The Rajputana of yore, set amidst the great Thar, the only desert of the sub-continent, is known not only for the sizzling heat and the dunes but also for the warmth in the hearts of the people. Considered as the most colourful region of India , this exotic land of valiance and chivalry has an unusual diversity in all its forms, people, customs, culture, costumes, music, manners, dialects, and cuisine etc. It is the land of superlatives, everything here is breathtakingly beautiful, impressive and fascinating. Rajasthan is endowed with invincible forts, magnificent palaces and havelis. We will confine ourselves only with the southern Rajasthan – The Hadoti region that is BUNDI, the least explored land of Rajasthan. The Remote but fascinating town of Bundi deserves more than a short visit. It is reputed among the tourists for its palaces, step wells and water tanks. Countless monuments spread the city reflects the peaks of the architectural excellence achieved during the days of yore. The huge frescos depicting the glory of Rajput rulers are the special attractions.
In the middle of beautifully wooded revives is a gorge of the Menal river and the ruins of what used to be the mountain retreat of thegreat Raja Prithviraj Chauhan. On the banks of river are the ruins of an ancient palace and a complex of beautiful temples dating 12th century. The waterfalls here are in stark contrast of the image one usually holds of Rajasthan Haveli Braj Bhushanjee invites you to explore the rich heritage and culture of BUNDI. Your every moment will be caught and held in its history. Bundi is a dream remembered. Nestling at the footsteps of a large craggy hill, Bundi, named after Bunda Meena, was established by Rao Deva in 1241 A.D. The large dominating complex of fort and palaces, hugging the steep hillside, is mainly made of two- Garh-Palace and Taragarh-Fort.
Hunting Lodge
