Bundi: Rajasthan
Bundi
The Undiscovered Splendor
36 km from Kota is a tiny picturesque town, Bundi. One of the unexplored cities with a rich historical wealth. Once a part of Kota, it was ruled by the Hada Chauhan’s - an offshoot of the famous Chauhan clan who ruled Delhi and Ajmer.
In 1193 A.D., when Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Sultan Mohammed Ghauri, some Chauhan nobles necked shelter in Mewar and became allies to the Rana while other young warriors moved towards the Chambal valley and overpowered 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 wdlt 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.
General Information
Area : 5628 sq.km.
Altitude : 515 meters
Climate : Mean Max. Mean Min.
Summer : 43.0 C 35.0 C
Winter : 30.7 C 5.0 C
Rainfall : 75 cms.
Best Season : August - February
Clothing : Summer Light Tropical Winter Light Woolen
Languages : English, Hindi, Rajasthani.
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Chitrashala
Chitrashala at Bundi A fascinating pavilion and a gallery of miniature murals embellish the palace. Elaborate colorful paintings on the walls depict scenes from the 'Ragamala' and Raaslila : the Radha-Krishna story.