Bundi is a small fortress town, surrounded by the hills of the Aravalli range with a lake in the heart of th town. Bundi's history dates back to the 12th century AD. The city is famous for its Hindu and Jain architecture, fort, palaces, stepwell reservoir baoris, the miniature paintings, murals and frescoes.
Major tourist sites in and around Bundi: the 14-16th century Taragarh Fort, Shikar Burj and Jait Sagar, Phool Sagar Palace, Raniji Ki Stepwell, Garh Palace, Nawal Sar Lake, etc.
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When to visit: best time to visit is November to March.
HOW TO REACH
Nearest railway station: Bundi railway station. Bundi is on a Delhi-Mumbai and Kota-Chittorgarh routes.
For detailed train timings and other information log on to www.indianrailways.gov.in or https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
Nearest airport: Jaipur International Airport (IATA: JAI, ICAO: VIJP) is about 210 km (143 mi) away. Maharana Pratap Airport in Udaipur (IATA: UDR, ICAO: VAUD) is about 283 km (276 mi) away.
Buses: The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation buses and private buses ply regularly to Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, etc.
By road: The distance from Jaipur to Bundi is about 218 km (135 mi) via NH52. It takes around 3-4 hours.
The distance from Udaipur to Bundi is about 301 km (187 mi) via NH27. It takes around 5 hours.
The distance from Kota to Bundi is about 39 km (24 mi) via NH52. It takes around 1 hour.
The distance from Ajmer to Bundi is about 175 km (109 mi) via Ajmer - Kota Rd. It takes around 3 hours.
The distance from Agra to Bundi 415 km (258 mi) via Bikaner - Agra Rd and NH52. It takes around 7 hours.
The distance from Delhi to Bundi is about 486 km (302 mi) via NH 48 and NH52. It takes around 8-9 hours.
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