Bundi

A tiny picturesque town, Bundi is about 36 km from Kota. It is one of the unexplored cities with a rich historical wealth. Earlier Bundi was part of Kota and was ruled by the Hada Chauhans - an offshoot of the famous Chauhan clan who ruled Delhi and Ajmer. Bundi is surrounded by the Aravali hills on three sides and covers an area of 5628 square km. The climate in Bundi is tropical. In summers it is around 43.0° Celsius and in winters it is around 5.0° C. The best season to travel to Bundi is from August to February. The common languages which are spoken here are English, Hindi, Rajasthani and Marwari.

In 1193 AD when Prithvi Raj Chauhan was defeated by Sultan Mohammed Ghauri, some Chauhan nobles seek shelter in Mewar and became allies to the Rana while other warriors moved towards the Chambal valley and overpowered the Meena and Bhil tribals - thus establishing their own kingdom of Hadoti. Later, two branches of Hadas formed two separate states of Kota and Bundi, on either side of the River Chambal.

Impressive medieval forts, palaces, havelis, temples with beautiful stone idols and chattris with carved pillars, along with a picturesque lake in the heart of the town, adds to the charm of Bundi. Bundi is very famous for its intricate carvings and murals. The main tourist attraction in Bundi is the Taragarh Fort. This interesting fort is worth exploring for hours. The fort has many reservoirs, which are annually emptied flooding the streets leading down to the city.

By Air:
The nearest airport is Jaipur which is about 210 km.

By Rail:
Various rail services connect Bundi with various cities of Rajasthan and India.

By Road:
Good road connections link Bundi with important places around Rajasthan and India.

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