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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/bundi-editor.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Bundi" align="right" />Like a beautiful legend, the tiny city of Bundi unfolds as you walk through its winding lanes. It's not as huge as the other Rajasthani cities, and tourists are just about discovering the many wonders of it, but you will be amazed at all that it has to offer. Walk through the town; it's the best way to discover its treasures. Catch shades of red, blue, gold and green in the breathtakingly crafted murals that adorn almost every corner. Visit its temples and mosques. Or amble through the architectural wonders called baoris or stepwells. Climb the stairs of old palaces and watch the world go by as you peer through the jharokhas. Or spend your evening discovering the star-shaped fort that is the pride of Bundi. Whatever you do, discover your treasures here before the crowd does. 
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 <td width="83%" valign="middle">Summer 
 March - May, Extreme, hot & humid

Temperatures - 35°C-43°C</td>
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 June - August, scanty rainfall

Annual rainfall - 75 cms</td>
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 October - mid February, 
 
	Temperatures - 5.0°C-30.7°C</td>
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 <td class="body-text"> Explore the city on foot. The most convenient way is on a bike or scooter, since most of the streets are narrow and winding. Cycle rickshaws and horse-drawn carts are also available.
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	Rajasthan Tourism Reception Centre 
	Circuit House, Bundi 
	Tel : 0747-2443697

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Open from: Sunrise-sunset

Chhatra Mahal: This palace is famous for the finest miniature murals you’ll come across in Bundi. Colourful paintings depicting scenes from Ragamala and Raslila, and several paintings of Krishna adorn the walls and rooms. There is extensive use of Red, gold and blue colours, together with exquisite glass and ivory work especially on the gates. The courtyard has a small pool and pillars adorned with four wooden elephants (Hathiya Sal).
 
Note - Flash photography is prohibited.

Nawal Sagar: Accessible only by boat, Nawal Sagar is a man-made lake set amidst a zigzag of islets and visible from the Taragarh Fort. The centre of the lake has a temple of Varuna, God of the Winds, which is half-submerged in it. The reflection of the city and palaces, especially at sunset presents a very pretty picture.

Baoris: Dotting the entire landscape of Bundi, these stepped wells are the most popular attractions here. At one time, they were about 50 in number, though today only a few remain. Among the most prominent is the Raniji ki Baori constructed by Rani Nathavatji. Created in an attractive shape, it is marked attractive carvings, arches, pillars and heavy ornamentation. Striking murals decorate the pillars, entrance and gates of this 46 m deep baori.

Located close to Raniji ki Baori, Dhabhai Kund is created in geometrical patterns. Similar to these is a pair of stepwells called Nagar Sagar. The Bhoraji ka Kund is most impressive after the monsoon season when it turns home to a number of migratory birds. 
Open from: 10.00 am-5.00 pm (closed on Sundays and public holidays)

84 Pillared Cenotaphs: This is a pavilion supported by 84 pillars and is better known as Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri. This two-storeyed structure is adorned with paintings and murals of fishes and Rajput battles. Also located here is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, which attracts a large number of tourists every year. This structure is particularly stunning at night when it is lit up brilliantly.

The Garh Palace: This magnificence palace is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. It is a fortified complex built by local stones over a period of time by different kings. Enter this palace by a paved road via the Hathi Pol and catch glimpses of intricately carved jharokhas, pillars and brackets. The Naubat Khana and Hazari Pol are other interesting structures inside. The Chhatra Mahal’s ceilings are adorned with floral patterns and murals depicting animals, Krishna lifting the Govardhan mountain and palace life. The Phool Mahal has walls depicting a royal procession and the Badal Mahal has adornments of flowers done in Chinese style. 
Open from: 8.00 am-5.00 pm 
Entry fee - Indians Rs 10, foreigners Rs 50, Cameras - Still Rs 50, video Rs 100

Chitrashala: Part of the Garh Palace, this magnificent pavilion is located on a slope and has a separate entrance. It houses elaborate paintings with scenes from Lord Krishna’s life. Done in shades of blue, green and turquoise with dabs of terracotta and yellow, the murals and paintings are noted for their elaborate depictions of Bundi art.
 
Open from: 8.00 am-5.00 pm

Sukh Mahal: Located on the banks of the Sukh Sagar Lake amidst a beautiful garden, its main feature is a white marble chhatri on the second storey roof. Locals believe that there is an underground tunnel connecting it to the old palace though one is yet to see it.

Phool Sagar: This is a 20th century palace built in typical Rajput architecture. It is set amidst well-kept gardens and an artificial tank. Remember, prior permission is required to visit the palace.

Kshar Bagh: Located near Shikhar Burj, which was once a hunting ground, this is an old garden full of cenotaphs of the royal family of Bundi. These cenotaphs are architecturally very appealing and worth a look. </td>
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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"> <img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/bundi-food.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Bundi" align="right" />Ask around and stick to the known names. Not tough, because there are hardly any lavish restaurants and the in-house hotels cater mostly to their guests. Royal Retreat and Ishwari Niwas serve decent North Indian food. The restaurant in Heritage Hotel caters to the dining needs of guests who can sample mouth-watering Indian, Chinese and continental delicacies. Most tourist havelis also have their own restaurants, which serve Rajasthani cuisine. Do try out the famous thali and spicy fish. The restaurant in Haveli Uma Megh is perfect for those romantic nights and candle lit dinner. Its lakeside garden is peaceful and a perfect place to relax and unwind. Kasera Guest House has a great rooftop restaurant and there is the rooftop restaurant at the Badi Haveli which has a fantastic view of the town and palaces. We say, skip the usual daal-chawal, and gorge on the traditional fares of daal-baati-choorma, laas maas (red meat) and safed maas (white meat)! You’d simply love it!</td>
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	A delightful experience, with a range of goods you’re not likely to find elsewhere. Pick up anything from stone statues, wooden toys, lacquer bangles and colourful shawls. A special buy would be copies of the famous Bundi murals done on silk and paper. These are available at Bundi Art and Nahar ka Chotta. Miniature paintings marked by a particular green tint are another specialty buy here. The Kota-Bundi miniatures are done on silk, paper and marble and feature animals and landscape against a backdrop of red. Don’t leave without buying the beautiful and ever so elegant Kota Saris of Rajasthan which are sold in abundance here. And finally, Bundi laddoos are believed to have originated here, so get your hand on some!</td>
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 Kajli Teej is one of the most prominent festivals of Bundi, held in July or August. The festival is marked by a procession of Goddess Teej in a decorated palanquin, from the Naval Sagar Lake to Azad Park. Celebrated by married couples with great fervour and excitement, performances by Hadoti artists are prominent parts of the celebrations. Another annual celebration is the Bundi Festival renders a colour to the otherwise quiet town. It is marked by people paying obeisance to Lord Ganesha and worshipping the patron deity Charmanyawati. This is followed by lighted earthen lamps set afloat on the waters. Special treats are the boat race on the Chambal, the bullock cart race and the traditional aarti. A noteworthy festival indeed!</td>
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text">Not too many to choose from, though palaces are now in the process of converting into heritage hotels. In fact, a good option would be the <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002762&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Bundi+Haveli&hotelClass=0&address1=107%2C+Balchand+Parra&address2=&city=Bundi&state=Rajasthan&pinCode=323001&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Bundi Haveli</a>, which offers about 12 rooms with jharokha style windows and stunning views of the lake and palace. Another option would be Haveli Braj Bhushanjee or Ishwari Niwas Palace, which are decent and well-maintained hotels with in-house restaurants.</td>
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 <td width="75%" valign="top" class="body-text">Sanganer Airport at Jaipur is the closest at 210 kms. Hire a taxi or private vehicle to reach Bundi.</td>
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 <td valign="top" class="body-text">Kota, 35 kms, is the closest railhead and is well-placed on the Delhi-Mumbai route. Hire a taxi to reach Bundi.</td>
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 <td valign="top" class="body-text">Bundi is located on NH12 between Jaipur and Kota. Frequent buses ply between Kota and Bundi and the journey by bus takes about an hour. Infrequent buses ply between Jaipur and Bundi too, the trip taking about 7-8 hrs.</td>
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