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Travel destination in India, Bundi |
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General Information about BUNDI |
Bundi :
Altitude : 515 meters.
State : Rajasthan.
Language : Hindi, Merwari, Rajasthani and English.
Location : 36 km from Kota and 206 km from Jaipur.
STD Code : 0747. |
About Bundi
Bundi, enticing destination of Rajasthan. Travel to Bundi in order to unearth the many faceted of the city. Encompassing some of the phenomenal tourists spots, Bundi forms an enticing destination to be explored. Surrounded by the Aravalli hills on the three sides, Bundi is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways. Withholding legacies that can astound any traveller visiting this abode, Bundi forms a unique place to be explored. Impressive medieval forts, palaces and temples with beautiful stone idols and chhatris(Cenotaphs) with carved pillars along with a scenic lake in the heart of the town that add to its charm.
HOW TO REACH THERE
By Air : Nearest airport is Jaipur 220 Kms. Jaipur has an international airport
By Road : Bundi is well connected by buses, there are semi-regular express buses to Ajmer(5 hours), Kota(1 hour), Jaipur(5 hours).
By Rail : Kota, 36 km is the closest important railhead.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS IN BUNDI
• Bundi Fort : This majestic fort stand proudly on the top a hill. The fort is a must visit place, Coz it takes to the past era. It provides a beautiful view of the city.
• Taragarh Fort : This massive fort is also know as the Star Fort. it was built aound the middle of the 14th century in 1354 A.D. The fort houses a giant cannon called Garbh Gunjan.
• Chatar Mahal Palace : The Hathi Pol & Hazari Pol welcomes you to the palace. The Palace has a stunning marquee and a gallery of murals in the miniature technique. The wall are decorated with beautiful paintings.
• Nawal Sagar : The beautiful man-made lake has a little temple of the lord of wind - Varuna in the centre.
• Baoris : Buni is very famous for its Baoris or stepwell. The so many beautiful baoris in and around Bundi.
• Chaurasi Stambh Chhatri : This Chhatri was built by Deva the younger brother of King Anirudh Singh at Devpura village near Bundi in the year of 1682 AD and there are 83 pillars in this monument.
• Jait Sagar : This lake was built by Jaita Meena. Raja Vishnu Singh built a palace 'Sukh Mahal' at the banks. There are some interesting paintings and statues in the palace.
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