Bundi-Chotta Kashmir

Bundi, “Chotta Kashmir” of Rajasthan due to numerous olden temples built by the legends of Bundi. It’s a quaint little town in Rajasthan nestled amid majestic Aravalli hills and the wall around the town with four gateways looks fantastic and watchable citation. In Rajasthan, Bundi region is known for elegant architectural styles. And the evidence for the architectural styles of Bundi is exquisite palaces, forts, step wells, and many old temples etc a lot.

1. Taragarh Fort: Bundi

Taragarh Fort in Bundi region is one of the oldest forts in Rajasthan and this historic architect wonder was built in the 14 century. This fort was laid on a hilltop with stunning and mind-blowing Rajput architectural styles. Mainly the beautiful mural paintings of Taragarh Fort are the best-known architectural styles in Bundi.

And the main attractions of the fort you shouldn’t miss are the huge water reservoir tanks, the wall of the fort surrounding the town as guard line, and the Bhim Burj which is a stand of the cannon etc. However, Taragarh Fort attractions depict the erstwhile Rajput king’s royalty and grandeur.

2. Bundi Palace: Bundi

Bundi Palace is the desired place to see the utmost architectural styles and art collections. This palace houses numerous palaces and each palace are known for exquisite architectural attractions. The murals and frescoes of the Palace are the best-known examples of architectural styles of Bundi region.

Painting school in this Palace is also recognized as the best painting school in India. And the beautiful painting collections of this Palace are the paintings of 16^th century expressing love and mythological stories like Mahabharata and Ramayana etc. Bundi Palace is a must-visit place in Bundi.

3. Jait Sagar Lake: Bundi

Jait Sagar Lake is a wonderful destination in Bundi located amid Aravalli hills, to get relax for sometime by enjoying the vicinity greenery of the lake. In Bundi, this lake point is the best place to enjoy the picturesque natural attractions of Bundi in a pleasant atmosphere.

In addition to this, numerous migratory birds on the banks of the lake is a great attraction and also some architectural carvings grab everyone attention to visit this place. For peace seekers and ornithologists, this lake is the best place in Bundi.

4. Raniji Ki Baori: Bundi

We know that Bundi is the popular place for step wells in Rajasthan. Among them, the largest and the greatest step well is the Raniji Ki Baori. The name itself suggests it is the queen of all step wells in Bundi. The architectural styles and intricate carvings of this step well make everyone to leave in awe.

The elephant stone structures and 50 deeply carved stairs are the well-known architectural attractions of this step well. The three-stored step-well, Raniji Ki Baori is the best place to seek the rich culture and Heritage of Bundi.

5. Sukh Mahal: Bundi

The best retreat place in Bundi means, undoubtedly it is the Sukh Mahal. In olden days, this Palace was treated as a Summer Palace and also as the hunting lodge to the Rajputs. Sukh Mahal is such a beautiful place surrounded by greenery and Lake before. It attracts everyone to stay here but now it is a museum.

Rudyard Kipling a famous English writer also stayed here and he written his famous writing “Kim” here only. Such a tranquil and pleasant place it is. To get relish with surrounding natural attractions and greenery, Sukh Mahal is the ideal spot.

6. Garh Palace: Bundi

Rajasthan’s well-known and one of the largest palaces is Garh Palace. This pictorial Palace in Bundi is quite popular for marvelous Rajput architectural styles. Any other palaces or forts in Bundi may not familiar as like as this Palace’s architectural styles. Inside this Palace, you can capture numerous captivating palaces known for beautiful architectural styles.

The most preferable palace of Garh Palace is “Chitrashala”. The beautiful pavilion and a miniature painting gallery of Chitrashala gained popularity as the major attraction of Garh Palace. And jharokhas, pillars, decorations, etc. of Garh Palace seeks everyone attention towards it.

7. Moti Mahal: Bundi

Moti Mahal is another beautiful Palace with the backdrop of greenery Aravalli hills and Nagal Sagar Lake. The interiors of the Palace makes everyone astonish with its intricate and marvelous designs. Ceilings and the interiors of this Palace are allured with splendid mirror work. And the use of marbles, precious stones, and gold in various architectural styles adds more charm and glory to the Palace.

Moreover, Lord Shiva temple, garden, and step wells of the Palace are some other notable attractions of Moti Mahal. In Bundi, if you want to experience the richness of Rajput architecture, you have to visit Moti Mahal.

8. Nawal Sagar Lake: Bundi

Nawal Sagar Lake, a wonderful man-made creation in Bundi. Beautiful baoris around the lake and an architect marvel temple in the middle of Lake attracts everyone attention to visit this place. A temple dedicated to Lord Varuna is the major attraction of this lake. Every day a large number of people visits this temple.

The main reason for building this lake is to supply water to surrounding baoris (step wells) during water scarcity. Reflections of vicinity forts and palaces on the waters of this lake is a scenic attraction to take a snap. A boat trip to the temple in the middle lake is a memorable moment in Bundi.

9. 84-Pillared Cenotaph: Bundi

Pillared Cenotaph is an architectural marvel of Bundi with beautiful artistic figures on Cenotaph. Actually, this Cenotaph was built by Rao Raja Anirudh in memory of his nurse who nursed him from child to young. This architect marvel was two-stored building with 84 pillars in an Umbrella carved shape.

It’s highly possible to count these 84 pillars at a time. The major attraction of this cenotaph is the marble Shiv Lingam. The artistic figures of nymphs and animals on the cenotaph depicts the beautiful architectural styles of Bundi artisans.

10. Phool Sagar: Bundi

Phool Sagar is a ruined place in Bundi and also not a popular destination. But the medieval architectural styles of Rajputana and the green gardens of Phool Sagar are the key attractions. Mostly, in the months of November to February, this place will be crowded with people. Because during this time migratory birds visit this place. For history buffs and nature seekers, this place is the best one to see in Bundi.