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BUNDI
The Undiscovered Splendour
 36-km
from Kota is a tiny picturesque town, Bundi, which is one of
the unexplored cities, with a rich historical wealth. Once a
part of Kota, it was ruled by the Hada Chauhans - an off
shoot of the famous Chauhan clan who ruled Delhi and Ajmer.
In 1193 AD, when Prithvi Raj Chauhan was defeated by Sultan
Mohammed Ghauri, some Chauhan nobles sought shelter in Mewar
and became allies to the Rana while other young warriors
moved towards the Chambal Valley and over powered 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.
Bundi is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on three sides and
is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways.
Interesting monuments including 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, add to its charm. Bundi is very famous
for its intricate carvings and murals.
Prime Attractions of Bundi
Kajli Teej
Teej festival is celebrated all over the state with each
region having its own unique touch. Kajli Teej of Bundi is
different in several ways- while Teej is celebrated on the
third day of the month of Shravana, in Bundi it is
celebrated on the third day of the month of Bhadra.
Bundi Palace
This magnificent edifice is a fine example of the Rajput
architecture, housing some of the superb Bundi murals
Chhattar Mahal Or Palace Of Towers
A steep, paved carraife-way is the only way to reach the
monument. Of special interest in the palace is the 'Hazari
Pole' or 'Gate of the thousand', the Naubat Khana, the Hathi
Pole with its old water clock and the Diwaan-e-Aam.
Chitrashala
A fascinating pavilion and a gallery of miniature murals
embellish the palace. Ellaborate colourful paintings on the
walls depict scenes from the 'Ragamala' and 'Raaslila' - the
Radha-Krishna story.
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