Bundi Palace, Bundi

Located at a distance of about 36 km from Kota and 206 km from Jaipur, the town of Bundi has remarkable history and are much acclaimed for It's amazing paintings, and murals. The city is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Rajasthan. Gifted with abundant natural beauty, this place is great to visit. The Bundi city dwells near a narrow gorge and is surrounded from three sides by Aravalli Ranges. A huge wall with four gateways encircles the charm of this incredible city. In fact, the city is known for its baolis or step wells and water tanks. However, the palaces, and forts in Bundi are also a great attraction for tourists. The monuments of Bundi and their structural design illustrate the grandeur of the erstwhile local Rajput chiefs. Among the stunning palaces and forts in Bundi, Bundi Palace is the most popular structure famous for its rich heritage. Situated adjacent to the Taragarh Fort, this outstanding palace was built during 16th and 17 centuries, which represents the classic Rajasthani architecture. This beautiful palace is visited by hordes of tourists to witness the outstanding craftsmanship of Rajasthan. A number of exhibits of the palace offer its visitors a great window in to the history of this place.

History Of Bundi Palace:

Bundi is one of the ancient cities of Rajasthan, which is about 1000 year old. The city came under the rule of Rajputs in the 14th century and was remained under their control till the year 2009. The Bundi city became a flourishing place of Rajasthan as the Rajput rulers had an excellent political sense and had friendly relationship with British, Mughals and the government of India. The history of Bundi Palace has got emerged because of Rao Raja Ratan Singh, who was a well-known ruler of Bundi and tied a close bond with Mughal emperor Jahangir. The palace was constructed by Ratan Singh between 1607 A. D to 1631 A.D. The history of Bundi Palace is still phenomenal because of the Rajput kings.

Highlights of Bundi Palace:

The Bundi Palace is an excellent example to showcase the craftsmanship of the place. The prime attraction of the Bundi Palace is the traditional murals. These murals give you a detailed idea about the tradition of the place. The murals portray the Bundi royalty and cover the entire palace. However, tourists won't be allowed to visit all the aspects of this palace.

There is a Chitrasala segment in the Bundi Palace, which is only open for public viewing. You can also find an art gallery in the Chitrasala segment. This particular gallery features a number of miniature colorful murals. The murals that are found in the art gallery have a special significance as they portray pictures of Ragmala and Raaslila- the story of Radha and Krishna. You can also explore some part of the palace which is otherwise prohibited for tourists if you can avail a special permission from the secretary of Maharaja of Bundi.

When the palace is illuminated in light during night-time, it is an awe-inspiring sight for the visitors. Various displays of the palace including the art and architecture that begins with a wooden gate are simply superb. You can see a wonderful Chinese-inspired ceiling, divided into petal shapes and decorated with peacocks and Krishnas. There is a Phool Mahal, Chhatra Mahal and Badal Mahal within the vicinity of this palace. You can also see Hathi Pol (Elephant Gate), Ratan Daulat or Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience) made with a white marble coronation throne in this palace.

There are certain rules and regulations for tourist to follows in Bundi palace. Photography is strictly prohibited in this palace. However, following these rules and regulations is very important to witness this stunning palace.

Best Time To Visit Here:

The favorable time to visit Bundi is during winters, i.e. in the months of October to April. Winter days in Bundi are the most pleasant days and summer days are quite hot. While in the monsoons, Bundi receives average to heavy rainfall.

How To Reach Here:

As Bundi is well-connected to major cities of the country, one can easily reach here. Once you reach Bundi, you can easily get public transport which is abundantly available at all parts of the city to reach Bundi palace.

• By Air- Nearest airport is Kota Airport, which is nearly 39 km.

• By Rail- Train links are from cities like Kota, Agra and many other cities. Bundi Railway Station is just about 4.9 km away from the Bundi palace.

• By Road- Bundi is accessible by the roadways from Kota, which is 40 km away from the place, Jaipur, which is 206 km away from the place and many other cities. State buses or private buses are easily available from all important places of Rajasthan.

Additional Information To Visit Bundi Palace:

The visiting time of the palace is from 8.00 am to 7.00 pm in summer and from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm in winter.