The tourist attractions in Bundi are its impressive medieval forts, palaces, havelis and temples. This small but beautiful town was named after a former ruler, Bundi Meena.Located at the foothills of a large hill with a lake in the heart of the town, Bundi is a place worth visiting for its serene atmosphere and picturesque landscape.

History of Bundi

The history of Bundi dates back to 1193 when Prithviraj Chauhan lost out to Mohammed Ghori. Some Chauhan nobles fled to places in the Chambal valley where they subdued the meena and bheel tribes and established their rule. This region comprises of the present Bundi, which was forcibly separated into two parts, Kota and Bundi. Although Bundi lost its earlier prestige with the rise of Kota, it continued as an independent state within the British rule. After independence, Bundi was incorporated into the state of Rajasthan.

Attractions of Bundi

The prime attraction in Bundi is the Taragarh Fort built in the 14th century. Inside the fort, one can find Bhim Burj, a large battlement with a cannon placed on it and a large reservoir carved out of single piece of rock. The fort offers a breathtaking view especially at sunset, which lends an ethereal ambience to the place.The Bundi Palace adjacent to the fort has beautiful murals and reflects the glorious era of the Indian royalty. The Bundi Palace offers the tourist an enchanting spectacle hen it is illuminated at night. Bundi is famous for its baoris or step wells. Of the fifty step wells the few that have been maintained till date are the Raniji ki Baori, Nagar Sagar Kund and Nawal Sagar. There is also a temple dedicated to Lord Varuna, half submerged in the water of the lake, which can be reached, only by a boat. Sukh Mahal, constructed during the reign of Umed Singh on the banks of Sukh Sagar was once famed for its magnificence. The palace, which has hosted the famous English writer Rudyard Kipling, is now the government Irrigation Rest House. The Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri, located south of the town is a pavilion supported by 84 pillars. It was constructed in the year 1683 by Rao Anirudh Singh to honor the services of Deva, his wet nurse. The two storeyed structure serves as a cenotaph as well as a temple though the importance of the cenotaph seems to have deteriorated with the passage of time.

Festivals in Bundi

The most popular festival in Bundi is the Kaili Teej, which marks the onset of monsoon. The highpoint of the festival is the carrying of the Goddess Teej through the streets of Bundi on a palanquin. The celebrations joyfully merge with Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna.


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