BUNDI – UNDISCOVERED SPLENDOUR

BUNDI , a small town in Indian state of Rajasthan , 36 kms from Kota, was once ruled by Had Chauhan, is surrounded by Aravalli Hills on three sides and a massive walls with four gateways.
Bundi , one of the unexplored cities of interests , has many monuments, medieval forts, palaces, havelis, temples with beautiful stone idols and a picturesque lake in the heart of the town.
Such Mahal Palace, a magnificent palace for the kings to enjoy the coolness, built on lake, amid lush surroundings of garden is a major point of tourist attraction. Rudyard Kipling stayed here and his experience is reflected in Kim.
Taragarh or the Star Fort, perched on thickly wooden hill is one on the most impressive forts of Rajasthan with a lake which served as water supply for the fort.
Chitrashala or Gallery of Pictures, a fascinating pavilion and a gallery of miniature murals, elaborate colorful paintings depicting the story of Radha Krishna.
Shikar Burj was a hunting lodge for rulers, set amid the forests.
Bundi has 66 cenotaphs, and number of step wells, which served as the water supply of olden times.
This little town has its retained its medieval touch not exactly attracting crowds of tourists but has an appeal for curiosity of the visitors. With no funds for renovations of the old monuments this town is in crumbling state of despair.