Bundi

Bundi, an ancient and unique city in Rajasthan with a magnificent fort, lakes and blue houses against the backdrop of desert sands. It is a perfect destination for those looking to get off the beaten track.

Rajasthan weather

26°C

Nearby airport

Cochin International Airport.

Nearby train station

Bundi

Bundi is an ancient and unique city, more than 1000 years old, located in southeastern Rajasthan against a backdrop of green hills at the end of the Rajasthani desert. It has lakes, a fort and a magnificent palace, and houses painted blue. All this against the backdrop of the desert sands and combined with a local population and charming and welcoming people who are excited and happy to host tourists in their city, and an authentic atmosphere that will make you feel like you have gone back in time and jumped into a Rajasthani fairy tale.

All of this creates a pastoral, beautiful and unique city that for some reason is not included in the most visited destinations in Rajasthan and not for the hummus, you will not find shakshukas and falafel there and sellers who will call you "Achi" on the street and break you into conversation in Hebrew.

Getting to Bundi

Bundi is conveniently located close to many major destinations in Rajasthan and is also relatively close to Delhi (in Indian terms). Therefore, it is very easy to reach and can be done by all land routes: train (there is a train station in Bundi), buses and taxis. Bundi is located about four hours from Jaipur, Pushkar and Udaipur, and about eight hours from Delhi, and between all these destinations there are trains, local trains and sleepers every day.

The nearest airport is in Jaipur (which is also international) or Udaipur.

Recommended season in Bundi

The recommended season for a trip to Bundi is according to the season for a trip to Rajasthan, in the months of October - April, with the most ideal months being the ends of the period, namely October-November and March-April, when the weather is warm and dry. In the winter months in between, it is pleasant during the day but there may be gray and rainy days, and in the summer it is too hot to enjoy the desert Rajasthan.

What to do in Bundi?

♦ Taragarh Fort and Palace: The name of Bundi Fort means Star Fort. It sits on a hill and provides an amazing panoramic view of the entire city, most of whose houses are painted blue. Inside the fort is an ancient palace that has been preserved as befits a fascinating and important historical site. You can peek into the rooms and get a glimpse of the life of the Maharajas from the period. In addition, the complex has an art gallery that displays impressive paintings from the Maharajas' era. It is recommended to come and tour the fort and view the city, especially at sunset when the sky changes colors and the houses are blue against the bright desert. Entrance to the fort costs 500 rupees, and admission to the gallery is free.

♦ Nawal Sagar: A small artificial lake at the foot of the fort

♦ Bundi Market: On the main street there is a bustling and local market full of authentic local goods and steaming food. A mosaic of colors, smells and bustle, that will awaken all your senses.

♦"Bundi Falls" - Bhimlat Falls: Impressive waterfalls that descend from a cliff into a stunning oasis. The journey takes about an hour from Bundi.

♦Jair Sagar Lake: A large and stunning lake in a pastoral landscape of green hills located about a ten-minute drive from the fort. Around the lake are ancient buildings, including the Suk Mahal, which is a well-known attraction in itself. It is a tiny palace with a balcony overlooking the lake and was previously used as a summer vacation home. You can enter it and sit on the balcony facing the lake.

♦ 84 Pillared Cenotaph: A temple with a special and beautiful building in south Bundi dedicated to the god Shiva, built by the king who ruled the area in the 17th century, in memory of his devoted and loving nurse to whom he was very attached as a child. The temple is built on two tiered levels and decorated with beautiful decorations, domes and is supported by 84 beams, which locals claim cannot be counted all at once.

THE CITY OF STEPWELLS:

Stepwells with impressive and ancient wells typical of Rajasthan. These are large water cisterns with unique constructions and geometric staircases that descend to the water.

♦ Queen's Well – Rajini Ki Baori: The Queen's Well in Bundi is a special well 46 meters deep, it has a narrow entrance with one staircase, the walls are decorated with beautiful Rajasthani decorations.

♦ Nagar Sagar Kund Stepwell: Another well that is actually two connected wells designed to transport water during periods of extreme famine.