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Bundi Places of Interest

Sukh Niwas Palaces
Sukh Niwas Palaces evokes memories of RUDYARD KIPLING who not only stayed here but found inspiration for his famous work KIM.

Sar Bagh
SAR BAGH has 66 royal cenotaphs. Step wells (Bawari) are another prominent highlights of Bundi, these served as water reservoirs in the months of summers, there were over 50 wells but many of them had to suffer the ravages of the time. The CHHATAR MAHAL is adorned with beautiful wall paintings of the famous Bundi School. And so are the ZANANA MAHAL (palace for the queens) and BADAL MAHAL.

Bundi Durg (Taragarh)
This white fort perched over the top of a thickly wooded hill at the height of 1426 feet, is one of the major tourist attractions in India. The fort is wonderful and extraordinary from the point of safety, it construction is unique and strong. It has a huge tank, which once supplied the palace with water. There are many places of interest inside the fort like the Bheem Burj situated in the middle and is the highest Burj of the fort. Just near the Bheem Burj is a cenotaph resembling the 84 columned cenotaph, which was constructed by Bhai Deva, the borther of Bheem Rao Anirudh Singh.

The Garh Palace
This is considered to be one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. The construction was started by Maharao Balwant Singh. A steep, paved carriage way leads to this palace, through the Hazari Pol or the Gate of the Thousand. The Naubat Khana and the Hathi Pol are some places of interest inside the palace.

Ratan Daulat (Diwan-i-Am)
It was a royal court built by Maharao Ratan Singh Ji. Diwan-i-Am was built in such manner that it forms stables for nine horses and elephants. The royal marble throne is a major attraction of this part.

Chhatra Mahal
This palace was built by Maharao Shatrusal Singh Ji. The main attraction of the palace is a room full of murals in the miniature style. The colour schemes of these paintings are red, golden and blue. Apart from this courtyard beautiful small pool and Hathiya Sal(each pillar with four wooden elephants ) are notable. Glass and ivory work done on the gates are beauteous. Phool Mahal and Badal Mahal can be seen for paintings. Prior permission of the secretary is to be sought from Motimahal for a visit.