About Bundi

In 1193 A.D. when Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Sultan Mohammed Ghauri, some Chauhan nobles seeked shelter in Mewar and became allies to the Rana while other young warriors move towards the Chambal valley and overpowered the Meena and Bhil tribals-thus establishing their own kingdom of Hadoti. Later, two branches of Hadas formed two separates states of Kota and Bundi, on either side of the river Chambal. Bundi is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on the three sides and is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways.

Tourist Attraction in Bundi
• Taragarh Fort :

Taragarh fort was built in 1354 and is great palace to ramble around at leisure. Set within the horse-shoe shaped fold of the hills, and with the lakes and water reservoirs below, the fort straddles the crest and offers invincible battlements that must have proved difficult to scale.
Taragarh is reached by a steep road leading up the hillside to its enormous gateway. The views over the town and surrounding countryside from the top are magical, especially at sunset. The huge reservoirs within the fort were carved out of solid rock and the Bhim Burj, the largest of the battlements, on which there is mounted a famous cannon.

• Bundi Palace : Bundi Palace

The palace is reached from the north - western end of the bazaar, through a huge wooden gateway and up a steep cobbled ramp. Only one part of the outer perimeter of the palace, known as the Chittra Shala, is officially open to public. It is a fascinating pavilion and has a gallery of miniature murals that embellish the palace. Elaborate colourful paintings on the walls depict scenes from the 'Raga mala' 'Raslila' -- the Radha-Krishna story. You can see the renowned Bundi murals at the Chattar Mahal and Badal Mahal within the palace complex.

• 84 Pillared Cenotaphs : The stunning 84 pillared cenotaph(Chaurasi Khambhon-ki-Chatri), set among the well maintained gardens, is a treat to watch when it is lit up at night.

• Phool Sagar : Rameshwaram

To the west of Bundi is a modern palace known as the Phool Sagar Palace. There is a charming artificial tank in the gardens that is a good place for bird watching, especially from November to February.

• Jait Sagar : In the north of Bundi, is a picturesque lake flanked by hills and strewn with pretty lotus flowers during the monsoon and winter months.

• Rameshwaram : The cave temple of Lord Shiva is surrounded by the Aravalli ranges. It is an idyllic picnic spot.

The Hadoti language is a dialect of Rajasthani language of Indo-Aryan language family. It is spoken in Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar and Baran districts of Rajasthan and its adjacent areas of Madhya Pradesh.

Hadoti, also known as Hadauti, Hadaoli, or Hadavati, is a region of Rajasthan state in western India. It includes the districts of Bundi, Jhalawar, Kota, and Baran is bounded on the west by the Mewar region of Rajasthan and on the south by the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh state.