'''Bundi''' is a city in eastern Rajasthan. It's a special destination in its own. An oasis in the desert state , a serene civilization far from the madding crowd & a tourist's destination . Attracted Sir Rudyard Kipling (writer of The Jungle Book), Rabindra Nath Tagore, Virginia Fass , Film maker Satyajit Ray .. and many more. Thousands of tourists both domestic and foreign come here to see and discover this beautiful place. Bundi was named after a Meena Chieftain BUNDA. Bundi is specially famous for the Miniature paintings "Bundi School " and the aesthetic Stepwells.

Get in

By Road

Bundi is well connected by road to other important cities of Rajasthan such as Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota etc. Buses (mostly Govt. transport corporation) run to Delhi too.

By Rail

Bundi is connected to Kota, Neemach (MP), Chittaurgarh, and Delhi by train. Though the best bet is to reach Kota by train and catch a bus/taxi to Bundi (35 km).

Get around

Auto rickshaw

Virtually the only mode of public transportation. Some amount of bargaining is required.

See

There are lots of small tourist attractions in Bundi.
  • '''Taragarh Fort''' The biggest of them is this fort build somewhere in 16th century. This fort counts amongst the most famous ones in Rajasthan for its intricate structures and a highly-regarded painting gallery (from here originated the Bundi style of Mural painting).
  • '''Shikar Burj''' and '''Jait Sagar''' Shikar Burj is the name of the place that was used by Kings for hunting. It is very near to a small lake called Jait Sagar. This lake was once famous for Lotus flowers. Near Jait sagar there is a small garden called Terrace garden.
  • '''Phool Sagar''' This is another small palace and was more of a summer palace. Prior permission from the DM of the city is required to visit the same as it is still under the control of the royal family.
  • '''Stepwells''' These 32 stepwells were used as a water supply (drinking and washing). They were built by Mother Queen of Bundi in 1699 and were donated for public wellfare. The most beautiful stepwell is Rani Jiki Barol, which you can visit. It's an example of a Hindu and Jain architecture.
  • '''Bundi Palace''' Bundi is one of the few places in India which can lay its claim to an authentic School of painting. "The Bundi School." The splendid paintings in the Chitrashala in the Bundi fort are par excellence and can be compared with probably the best anywhere in the world.
  • Do

    Buy

    Eat

  • Ishwari Niwas Palace. -Civil Lines, Bundi. 0091-747-2442414. ttp://www.ishwariniwas.com/. Both Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian food (Indian, Chinese, Continental). Air-conditioned dining room.

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    Sleep

  • Ishwari Niwas Palace. -Civil Lines, Bundi. 0091-747-2442414. ttp://www.ishwariniwas.com. Ishwari Niwas is a symbol of Hada legacy and ethnic culture. Here you find the royal hospitality in a homely atmosphere. The hotel was built by king Ishwari Singh in 1927 as a British guest house. Currently it is the property of the royal family and is opened as a hotel since 1992.

    Budget

  • Hadee Rani. adar Bazar. 91 747 244-2903. s 100-500. Recently opened in 2006, this hotel is one of the better options in town. The food is good, so are the rooms. The establishment is run by a great friendly family.

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