BUNDI
Excursions
Jait Sagar Lake (3 km)
A picturesque lake cradled in the hills, built by Jaita Meena.
The swirling fountain at night is a visual delight.
Rameshwaram (20 km)
The cave temple of Lord Shiva surrounded by the Aravalli ranges.
An ideal picnic spot as well.
Keshavraipatan (45 km.)
It is an ancient city famous for the temple of Keshavraiji
(Vishnu). The architecture and sculpture at this temple is
unique. It was constructed in the year 1601 A.D. by Maharaja
Shatrusal of Bundi. A famous Jain temple is also there.
Ramgarh (45 km)
The Ramgarh Sanctuary is located on the Nainwa road. One needs
to take permission for the State Forest Department prior to
a visit to the sanctuary.
Bijolia (50 km)
An ancient fort and the city of Bijolia is situated on the
Bundi Chittaurgarh road. On the side of the fort is a large
temple of Lord Shiva in its center with a fine image of Lord
Ganesha standing as a guardian at the entrance. A carved archway
leads to the temple.
Menal (70 km)
The Menal River runs over a bed of granite slabs and plunges
into a cavernous 122 meters deep gorge. On the other side
of the broken wall is the temple complex with fascinating
carvings on the walls of the shrine that depict various Hindu
deities. It is located on the Chittaurgarh - Bundi raod.
Talwas (53 km)
A magnificent fort built by the ruler Ajit Singh. A temple
of Dhooleshwar Mahadev and a picturesque water adjoining the
fort are worth a visit. The beautiful Ratna Sagar Lake is
close by and it’s a haven for fauna like bear and deer during
the monsoon.
Dugari (65 km)
Remnants of ancient wall paintings can be seen in the Ram
Mandir within the imposing fort of Dugari.
Indragarh (77 km)
The Indragarh Fort and the nearby palaces are famous for the
temples of Mother Goddess Kali and Kamleshwar. The palace
is also famous for wall paintings.
Festivals and fairs
Kajli Teej (July/Aug)
The celebrations of the festival are different tcompared to
the usual Teej festivities. Unlike Teej, which is celebrated
on the third day of the mouth of Shravana, Kajli Teej is celebrated
on the third day of the month of Bhandra.
An exuberant procession of Teej in a decorated palanquin,
starts from the beautiful Naval Sagar and culminates at the
Azad Park. Cultural performances by the local artistes as
well as by artistes from Hadoti region are part of the celebrations.
Though the Teej procession is carried out for only two days,
the festivities continue till the eighth day, finally ending
on Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
How to Get There
Air : Jaipur 206 km is the nearest
airport.
Rail : Bundi railway station
– 5 km, Kota 36 km is the convenient railhead.
Road : Good road connections
link Bundi with important places around.
Local Transport : Unmetered auto-rickshaws.
Dining : RTDC Diamond, Punjab
Hotel, Sher-e- Punjab Hotel, Royal Retreat.
Where to Stay
1) Bundi Cafe & Crafts, Bundi (0747-2755 or 3322)
2) The Circuit House (2336)
3) RTDC Hotel Vrindavati
Other Useful Information
Banks/Money Changers
State
Bank of India, Tel : 22513
State bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Tel : 22244
Bank of Baroda, Tel : 22253
Rajasthan Bank, Tel : 22231
Central Co-operative Bank, Tel : 22481.
Telegraph Office
Near Raniji Ki Baori.
Post Office
Main post office, Nainwa Road.
Health Clinic
General Hospital (Near Bus Stand)
Club
District Club, Near Circuit House.
Photo Studios
Kumar Studio, Ruby Studio, Krishan Studio, Sartaj and Ajanta
Studio.
Guide Services
Guide services are available in Bundi. Approved guides may
be hired through the Tourist Officer, Tourist Information
Bureau, Bundi, Tel : 22697.
General Information
| Area |
5628 sq. km. |
| Altitude |
515 metres. |
| Climate |
Mean
Max. |
Mean.
Min |
| Summer
|
43.00
C |
35.00C
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| Winter
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30.70
C |
5.00 C
|
| Rainfall. |
75 cms. |
| Best
Season |
August-February
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| Clothing
|
Summer
|
Light
Tropical |
| Winter |
Light woollen |
| Languages |
Rajasthani, Hindi, English.
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