Bundi Tours
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.
Bundi History
In 1193 A.D. when Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Sultan Mohammed Ghauri, some Chauhan
nobles seeked shelter in Mewar and became allies to the Rana while other young warriors move
towards the Chambal valley and overpowered the Meena and Bhil tribals-thus establishing
their own kingdom of Hadoti. Later, two branches of Hadas formed two separates states of
Kota and Bundi, on either side of the river Chambal. Bundi is surrounded by the Aravalli
hills on the three sides and is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways.
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.
Ratan Daulat It is an amusing edifice constructed by Rao Raja Ratan Singh and today forms a stable for
nine horses and a Hatia Pol.
How to Reach Bundi
By Air
Nearest airport is Jaipur.
By Bus
Bundi is approchable
By road from Kota (40 km), jaipur(206) and many other cities.
By Train
train links are from Kota, Agra and many other cities.
Getting around
Cycle - rickshaw and tongas are available.
Weather
In Summer: 43 C (Max) - 35 C (Min)
In winter: 37.5 C (Max) - 5 C (Min)
Rainy Season : July to Mid Sept, and very humid (upto 90%)
Our suggestion:
Best time to come: Oct to March
