Bundi

A tourism destination that captures every kid's idea of a perfect desert, Bundi is like nowhere else in Rajasthan. Located in the south-eastern region in a narrow valley within the Aravalli Hills like a small oasis, Bundi is also known as the blue city of Eastern Rajasthan. It is mainly famous for its tourist attractions like mansions, forts, paintings, step wells, and palaces. All these places together make Bundi a perfect travel destination in Rajasthan. Such charming is the silhouette of the city that one can see its mention in literary and cinematic works of many veteran authors and filmmakers, like Rudyard Kipling in 'Kim' novel, Rabindranath Tagore in 'False Fort' (Nakalgarh Poem), and Satyajit Ray in his movie 'Sonar Kella.'

Best time to visit Bundi

Bundi's weather is pretty much the same as the weather in the rest of Rajasthan. The summers in this region are extremely hot and dry, with the maximum temperature during daytime reaching up to 35 - 43 degrees Celsius, the days here are extremely dry with hot winds blowing. As it gets closer to night time, the temperature slowly begins to drop, making it a little cooler. During the winter season, the weather here gets extremely chilly, with the temperature dropping down to 5 degrees Celsius. The winters in this place are an absolute delight. The rainfalls in Bundi are restricted to the months of July till mid September. The monsoons here make days extremely humid, with the level of humidity reaching up to 90%. So keeping all of the above in mind, the best time to visit Bundi is from October to March, when climatic conditions remain cool and pleasant.

Places to Visit in Bundi

Chitrashala

Bundi is the cradle of a distinct style of painting with elements of Mughal, Deccan, and Mewar-style art. And the best specimens of this school of painting can be seen at Chitrashala, a UNESCO World Heritage site among the places to visit in Bundi.

Taragarh Fort

Famous among the places to visit in Bundi as the first hillside fort in the country, this extensive bastion was built in 1354. This massive 1426-foot high construction has three entrances marked by imposing gateways engraved with elephants.

Sadar Bazaar

Bundi is a paradise for ardent shoppers offering exquisite pieces of art. You can find miniature paintings in the distinctive Bundi style, comfortable Kota sarees, and cotton carpets with intricate detailing.

Lake Jait Sagar

Offering one of the most tranquil ambiences among the places to visit in Bundi, this lake is a popular excursion among the locals and tourists alike. The Sukh Mahal, a royal summer residence with terraced gardens, is situated beside this lake.

Dhabhai Kund

Another superb specimen of stepped wells, the most striking feature of the places to visit in Bundi, Dhabhai Kund is a dramatic piece of architecture. The symmetric steps, counting more than 700, are an engineering marvel. 

Nawal Sagar Lake

Situated at the heart of the town, this lake is a unique attraction among Bundi tourist places and shows the reflection of the entire city. Tourists flock to this lake for this unmatched view.

Bundi Palace

Standing tall against the ravages of time, the palace is noted for the delicate turquoise-and-gold murals and a Chinese-inspired ceiling. Inside the palace, constructed by Rao Raja Ratan Singh, you can view the Ratan Daulat or Diwan-i-Am.

How to Reach Bundi

Bundi is well connected to the rest of India by roadways. Regular bus services ply to and fro the city of Bundi; buses being operated both by private and government owners. There is no direct flight or rail connectivity, however, as of now, available to Bundi. Some 210 km away is the Jaipur International airport, which is the nearest airport that connects Bundi to the rest of India. The nearest railway station accessible for Bundi is in Kota, 40 km away from Bundi.

• By flight: If you want to reach Bundi by air, the nearest airport is the Jaipur airport, which is at a distance of around 150 km. You can make use of the taxi service up till Bundi.
• By road: If you are travelling within the state of Rajasthan, then reaching Bundi becomes easy as it is well connected by both state-run and private buses to several cities in Rajasthan like Jaipur, Ajmer, Kota, etc., as well as cities of other Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Delhi etc. The distance between Jaipur and Bundi is 206 km. Bundi is well connected by NH 12 from Jaipur to Tonk, Bundi, Kota and Jabalpur.
• By train: If you are planning a journey on the tracks, the nearest railway station is at Kota, which is 35 km away from Bundi. From the station, a taxi driver would cost you about Rs 500 from Kota to Bundi. Kota is well connected by rail to a lot of major cities.