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Bundi Tourism

Bundi is an unexplored splendor which is located 36 Kms from Kota and is ruled by the Hada Chauhans. Secluded and independent, this beautiful location has many things to offer. It possess Rajput architecture shines and intricately carved brackets, pillars etc. Some of the interesting monuments of Bundi includes medieval forts, palaces, havelis, temples with beautiful stone idols and chattris with carved pillars. It has a picturesque lake in the heart of the town which adds to the city's charm Bundi is very famous for its intricate carvings and murals too.

History of Bundi
Bundi is a city which is home to many ancient monuments that is counted with striking medieval forts, palaces, havelis, step wells which are considered as the major attraction of this city that is rooted with the history of Bundi rulers and also the temples which are very famous for their elaborate sculptures and murals. During the past era the surrounding area of Bundi was deceptively occupied by many local tribes, of which the most dominant ones were the Parihar Meenas. IT used to be called as a princely state of Rajasthan and named after a former Meena king called as Madan Shrestha.
Bundi city was under control of the British and there were many Rajput Kings who worked under the British to get back the control of the city but it actually kept on moving from one hand to another. Starting from 1804 when Rao Raja Bishan Singh gave complete help to Colonel Monson while he was on his devastating hideaway before Holkar, while taking revenge for which the Maratha Empire and Pindaris recurrently attacked and demolished his state and forced the kingdom to pay honor the people. And followed by the incident as a result, and according to the history of Bundi Bishan Singh made a secondary association with the British East India Company that actually protected him and he was responsible for the construction of the beautiful palace called Sukh Niwas on the suburbs of Bundi.

How to Reach Bundi
By Road - Bundi has well road connection between other major cities of Rajasthan and other states. Kota (41 km) , Bhilwara (137 km), Tonk (116 km) are some nearest cities of Bundi.
By Train - Bundi railway station is located about 2 km south of old city. Bundi is well connected to other major cities.
By Air - The nearest airport to Bundi is Jaipur Airport at a distance of 210 km.

Bundi Tour Packages

Bundi is a beautiful tourist place in Rajasthan that manages to attract a large number of visitors. The list of best places to visit in the town includes Taragarh Fort, Sukh Mahal, and the Garh Palace. Another highlight of the Bundi tours are the four ornamental doorways of a massive wall that fortifies the city.

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