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Taragarh or The Star Fort : Built in 1354 A.D., the fort is one
of the most impressive forts of Rajasthan. Perched on a thickly
wooded hill is a marvellous white fort with a huge reservoir which
once supplied water to the palace.
The Palace : This
magnificent edifice is a fine example of the Rajput architecture,
housing some of the superb Bundi murals.
Chhattar Mahal or Palace of Towers
: A steep, paved carraife-way is the only way to
reach the monument. Of special interest in the palace is the Hazari
Pol or Gate of the thousand, the Naubat Khana, the Hathi Pol with
its old water clock and the Diwaan-e-Aam.
Ratan Daulat : Built
by Rao Raja Ratan Singh, it is a very interesting structure forming
a stable for nine horses and a Hatia Pol. (Prior permission required
for visit.)
Chitrashala : A fascinating
pavilion and a gallery of miniature murals embellish the palace.
Elaborate colourful paintings on the walls depict scenes from the
‘Ragamala’ and 'Raaslila' - the Radha-Krishna story.
Nawal Sagar : Visible
from the fort is the square artificial lake of Nawal Sagar, broken
up by islets. A temple dedicated to Varuna, the Aryan god of water,
stands half submerged in the centre of the lake. The reflection
of the entire city and its palaces can be seen in the lake - making
it a unique attraction of Bundi.
Raniji-ki-Baori :
It is 46m deep stepped well with some superb carvings on its pillars
and a high arched gate built in 1699 A.D. by Rani Nathavatji. This
well is one of the largest of its kind.
Sukh Mahal : A magnificent
summer palace on the Sukh Sagar Lake amid the lush surroundings
of a beautiful garden. An underground tunnel is believed to run
from the Sukh Mahal to the old palace.
Phool Sagar : The
20th century palace with an artificial tank and picturesque gardens.
Presently, it is the residence of the former ruler (Prior permission
of Secretary is required for a visit.)
Shikar Burj : The
royal hunting lodge set amidst the lush surroundings. It is a favourite
picnic spot.
Kshar Bagh : An ancient
garden near the Shikar Burj with beautiful chhatris of the Bundi
rulers and their queens - all examples of the town's rich architecture.
(Prior permission required for visit.)
Eighty Four Pillared Cenotaph :
An amazingly magnificent memorial with 84 pillars in a single cenotaph
along with a Shiva lingam. It was erected by Rao Anirudh.
