Must-see attractions in Bundi

  • Chitrasala

    Bundi

    Within the Bundi Palace complex is the Chitrasala, a small 18th-century palace built by Rao Ummed Singh. To find it, exit through the palace’s Hathi Pol …

  • Bundi Palace

    Bundi

    This extraordinary, partly decaying edifice – described by Rudyard Kipling as ‘the work of goblins rather than of men’ – almost seems to grow out of the…

  • Jait Sagar

    Bundi

    Round the far side of Taragarh, about 2km north from the centre of town, this picturesque, 1.5km-long lake is flanked by hills and strewn with pretty…

  • Kshar Bagh

    Bundi

    Just past the eastern end of Jait Sagar is the atmospheric, partly overgrown Kshar Bagh, with the cenotaphs of 66 Bundi rulers and queens. Some have…

  • 84-Pillared Cenotaph

    Bundi

    Towards the southern edge of town, this cenotaph, set in gardens just off the Kota road, is particularly stunning when lit up at night. It was built to…

  • Raniji-ki-Baori

    Bundi

    This is the most impressive and cared-for baori (step-well) in Bundi. It is 46m deep and decorated with sinuous carvings, including the avatars of Lord…

  • Sukh Mahal

    Bundi

    The Sukh Mahal is a small summer palace where Rudyard Kipling once stayed and wrote part of Kim. It contains a small museum (Indian/foreigner ₹20/100)…

  • Haveli Braj Bhushanjee

    Bundi

    This heritage haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) belongs to the descendants of a former prime minister of Bundi and is a home and a hotel…

  • Shikar Burj

    Bundi

    This former royal hunting lodge is mostly home to troops of monkeys and local picnickers now, but once shooting parties of the royals would camp here…

  • Old City

    Bundi

    It’s great to explore the ancient winding streets, gateways and bazaars of the old city, as well as the more touristic Balchand Para area below the palace…

  • Nagar Sagar Kund

    Bundi

    These twin step-wells in the centre of the market are impressive architecturally, but unfortunately are not kept clean.

  • Taragarh

    Bundi

    This ramshackle, partly overgrown 14th-century fort, on the hilltop above Bundi Palace, is a wonderful place to ramble around – but take a stick to battle…