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Bundi At a Glance
  • Average Climate:5°C - 30°C
  • Best Time to Visit:October - March
  • STD Code:0747

Bundi Travel Guide

The historic and proud land of Rajasthan has a lot of secrets and amazing destinations of India in its territories. One of the best offbeat destinations of Rajasthan; Bundi has been picking up more traction for the past few years. Surrounded by Aravalli hills on three sides, Bundi is one of the historical and cultural treasures of Rajasthan.

Different from the touristy cities, Bundi retains a magical atmosphere of centuries past. The paintings at Chitrashala are to date counted among the finest art specimens of the world. Rajput architecture and lifestyle are still present in every nook and corner of the city. Bundi Festival is the most popular celebration of the town, a spectacular culmination of traditional art, culture, and crafts.

Indulge in a fine concoction of desert life and a glimpse of colorful culture with the Bundi Travel Guide. If you planning on visiting here in the future, this guide can help you in creating a wonderful itinerary of the entire trip.

Historic facts and insight on Bundi

This 12th-century town is situated in the Hadoti region of the royal state. The town is known for glorious medieval forts, temples, Havelis, and magnificent palaces. Majorly inhabited by Parihar Meenas in ancient times, Bundi was previously named as Bunda-Ka-Nal which means ‘Narrow ways’.

As per the name, the structure of the city has been incorporated with narrow lanes and surroundings. Apart from the magnificent forts and palaces, the land of Bundi is gifted with the bounty of nature. Its scenic beauty is so magnetic that it has inspired great authors and artists like Rabindranath Tagore and Rudyard Kipling to use it as their muse.

Taragarh Fort is ranked among the best forts in the country. The marvelous architecture and skill of craftsmen have enlivened these ancient structures. Bundi is best known for its step wells. Known as Baoris in the local language, this was the only source of water for the people of the region. There are more than 50 step wells in the region, but only a handful have been maintained. The step wells boast exquisite beauty and architectural excellence.

How to reach Bundi

Bundi is well-connected with the nearby areas by all three means of transport. One can visit here via airplane, rail or by road- that too easily. Here is some more information about the same.

By Air

If you wish to travel to Bundi by airplane, the best way to reach your destination is to get down at the Jaipur airport. The airport is approximately 200 km from the offbeat town of Bundi. Moreover, you won’t find any problems in getting a taxi or a cab to Bundi from the airport.

By Rail

Bundi has a railway station of its own but only a few people know about it. If you are traveling from Delhi, there are three trains that you get on to reach Bundi. Apart from that, you can get down at the Jaipur junction and then take a cab to Bundi which is again 200 km apart.

By Road

The best way to reach Bundi is by road, the reason being there are several interstate buses and intercity buses that ply from nearby cities to the destination. You can opt to travel on one of these buses and reach Bundi. The number of buses plying from Bikaner, Jaipur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, and many other places is quite a decent number.

Best Time to visit Bundi

The best time to reach Bundi is between October and January during winters. In these months, the temperature of the place is quite comfortable and you would like to enjoy the exploring part. So, if you are planning on visiting here, let that happen during winters.

Major Tourist Attractions of Bundi

Rajasthan Tourism has done a wonderful job to restore the gems of Bundi. Being located in Rajasthan, Bundi has a huge list of proud forts and heritage hotels. There are a set of attractions in Bundi that every person would like to enjoy. These attractions have been a prominent reason for making Bundi a wonderful weekend destination for family, solo travelers, friends on a vacation, and much more.

Here are a few major attractions of Bundi:

Bundi Palace
• Chaurasi Khambon Ki Chhatri
• Raniji ki Baori
Taragarh Fort
• Ratan Daulat
Jait Sagar Lake
• Sukh Mahal
• Main Bazaar
• Dabhai Kund
• Nawal Sagar Lake

Things to do in Bundi

Being a petit city, there are fewer but very enjoyable things to do in Bundi. It has some exceptional sights to offer and a few viewpoints from the entire view of the city looks amazing and breathtaking. Still here are a few things that you can do in Bundi:

• Enjoy the serenity, calmness, and pristine spots of the city.
• Explore the streets of Bundi and enjoy the cuisines available while you are exploring.
• Try the best cuisines of Bundi as their flavors are slightly different from what you will find in other places.
• Nature Walks
• Hiking
• Exploring the forts and palace
• Bird Watching
• Taking with the locals

Where to stay in Bundi

In recent years, Bundi has seen a surge in visitors traveling to the city which is why the development here has taken some pace. From affordable homestays for backpackers to luxury hotels, there are a lot of options available in Bundi. Some of them are listed below:

• Hotel Bundi house
• Dev Niwas Bundi
• Hadoti Palace Bundi
• Haveli Katkoun Bundi




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