Bundi is 36 km from Kota
is and is one of the unexplored cities with
a rich historical wealth. Once a part of
Kota , it was ruled by the Had Chauhans-
an offshoots of the famous Chauhan clan
who ruled Delhi and Ajmer.
By Road
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Bundi is well connected by buses, there
are semi-regular express buses to Ajmer
(5 hours), Kota (1 hour), Jaipur(5 hours).
By Rail ::
The few trains to Bundi but traveling
by train is very slow. The No. 282 train
at 8:03 AM & No. 295 at 9:47 PM both
go to Chittorgarh(31/2 hours)
By Air ::
Nearest airport
: Jaipur 220 Kms. Jaipur has an
international airport.
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Taragarh or The Star Fort :: the fort is one of the
most impressive forts of Rajasthan. Perched
on a thickly wooded hill is a marvelloous
white fort with a huge reservoir which once
supplied water to the palace.
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The Palace :: This magnificient edifice
is a fine example of the Rajput architecture,
housing some of the superb Bundi murals.
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Ratan Daulat :: Built by Rao Raja Ratan
Singh,, it is a very interesting structure
forming a stable for nine horses and a Hatia
Pol. (Prior permission required for visit.)
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Chitrashala :: A fascinating pavilion
and a gallery of minature murals embellish
the palace.Elaborate colourful paintings
on the walls depict scenes from the ‘Ragmala'
and ‘Raaslila'-the Radha-Krishna story.
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Raniji-ki-Baori :: It is 46 m. deep stepped
dwell with some superb carvings on its pillars
and a high arched gate built in 1699 A.D.
by Rani Nathavatji. This well is one of
the largest of its kind.
