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Bundi is a special destination in its own. An oasis in the desert state , a serene civilization far from the madding crowd & a well known tourist's destination . Attracted Sir Rudyard Kipling, Rabindra Nath Tagore, Virginia Fass , Satyajit Ray and many more. Thousands of tourists both domestic and foreign come here to see and discover this beautiful place. Bundi was named after a Meena Chieftain BUNDA.
Bundi is Rudyard Kipling's first destination, in Hadoti, that is accessible from Jaipur by road. Set in a narrow encircling gorge, the palaces and fortress of Bundi have a fairy tale like quality about them. Few other places in India have such a picturesque location. Isolated and independent, the entire township appears like a miniature painting, frozen in time for the traveler. At some point, the only movement felt seems to be the movement of the traveler.
It was built in 1345 and is great ramble around at leisure. This is rather a ramshackle fort, with its overgrown vegetation. The view over the town and surrounding countryside from the top are magical, especially at sun set. Inside the ramparts are huge reservoirs carved out of solid rock, and the Bhim Burj, the largest of the battle- fields, on which there is mounted a famous cannon. Taragarh is reached by steep road leading up the hillside to its enormous gateway.
It is considered to be the first hill fort of Asia, constructed when the Aravalli mountain ranges were higher than the snowlines. The fort welcomes travelers through an enormous gateway. Once inside the fort, visitors can see the Bhim Burj, the largest battlement, and a huge water reservoir carved out of solid rock. From the fort, one can see the entire town.
The Taragarh Palace also is a magnificent point to see the sunset over the Rajasthan horizon. Bundi Palace, which is situated on a hill, adjacent to the Taragarh Fort, is known for its traditional murals. These murals give the traveler a glimpse of the splendor and lifestyle of the rulers of Bundi. Though most parts of the palace walls are decorated with traditional murals, only the Chitra Shala area is open for tourists. The Chitra Shala has a colorful glimpse of history painted on ceilings and walls, making it an open art gallery. The paintings of Bundi School are famous for its festivals, animals and birds scenes portrayed beautifully.
Taragarh Palace : Bundi palace is an ideal example of Rajput architecture and has some wonderful frescoes.
Chattar Mahal or Palace of Towers: The most attractive feature of the palace is the Hazari Pole while one must also see Naubat Khana, Hathi Pole and the Diwaan-e-Aam during his visit to the palace.
Chitrashala : This palace is famous for elaborate colorful paintings on the walls depicting scenes from Raasleela and the Raagmala. It also has a fascinating pavilion and a gallery of miniature frescoes.
Eighty Four Pillared Cenotaph : Established by Rao Anirudh, this memorial has 84 pillars in a single cenotaph and a Shivlinga. Kshar Bagh: It is an ancient garden near the Shikar Burj with a fascinating chatri and was visited by ancient rulers and their families.
Nawal Sagar : This lake, visible from the fort has a temple dedicated to Varuna, the water god submerged into water at the center of the lake. One can see the reflection of the fort and various palaces of the city in this lake.
Bundi is Rudyard Kipling's first destination, in Hadoti, that is accessible from Jaipur by road. Set in a narrow encircling gorge, the palaces and fortress of Bundi have a fairy tale like quality about them. Few other places in India have such a picturesque location. Isolated and independent, the entire township appears like a miniature painting, frozen in time for the traveler. At some point, the only movement felt seems to be the movement of the traveler.
It was built in 1345 and is great ramble around at leisure. This is rather a ramshackle fort, with its overgrown vegetation. The view over the town and surrounding countryside from the top are magical, especially at sun set. Inside the ramparts are huge reservoirs carved out of solid rock, and the Bhim Burj, the largest of the battle- fields, on which there is mounted a famous cannon. Taragarh is reached by steep road leading up the hillside to its enormous gateway.
It is considered to be the first hill fort of Asia, constructed when the Aravalli mountain ranges were higher than the snowlines. The fort welcomes travelers through an enormous gateway. Once inside the fort, visitors can see the Bhim Burj, the largest battlement, and a huge water reservoir carved out of solid rock. From the fort, one can see the entire town.
The Taragarh Palace also is a magnificent point to see the sunset over the Rajasthan horizon. Bundi Palace, which is situated on a hill, adjacent to the Taragarh Fort, is known for its traditional murals. These murals give the traveler a glimpse of the splendor and lifestyle of the rulers of Bundi. Though most parts of the palace walls are decorated with traditional murals, only the Chitra Shala area is open for tourists. The Chitra Shala has a colorful glimpse of history painted on ceilings and walls, making it an open art gallery. The paintings of Bundi School are famous for its festivals, animals and birds scenes portrayed beautifully.
Taragarh Palace : Bundi palace is an ideal example of Rajput architecture and has some wonderful frescoes.
Chattar Mahal or Palace of Towers: The most attractive feature of the palace is the Hazari Pole while one must also see Naubat Khana, Hathi Pole and the Diwaan-e-Aam during his visit to the palace.
Chitrashala : This palace is famous for elaborate colorful paintings on the walls depicting scenes from Raasleela and the Raagmala. It also has a fascinating pavilion and a gallery of miniature frescoes.
Eighty Four Pillared Cenotaph : Established by Rao Anirudh, this memorial has 84 pillars in a single cenotaph and a Shivlinga. Kshar Bagh: It is an ancient garden near the Shikar Burj with a fascinating chatri and was visited by ancient rulers and their families.
Nawal Sagar : This lake, visible from the fort has a temple dedicated to Varuna, the water god submerged into water at the center of the lake. One can see the reflection of the fort and various palaces of the city in this lake.