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Haveli Braj Bhushanjee, Bundi

Kipling wrote his impressions of Bundi in Letters of Marque.... "Jeypore Palace may be called the Versailles of India; Udaipur's House of State is dwarfed by the hills round  it and the spread of the Pichola Lake; Jodhpur's  House of strife, gray towers on red rock, is the work  of giants, but the Palace of Bundi, even in broad daylight, is such a palace as men build for themselves in uneasy dreams-- the work of goblins rather than of men." BUNDI - The least explored land of Rajasthan. The  Rajputana  of yore, set  amidst  the  great Thar, the only desert of  the  sub-continent,  is known  not only  for the sizzling heat and the dunes but also for  the warmth  in the hearts of the people. Considered  as  the most colorful region of India, this exotic land of valiance and  chivalry  has  an unusual diversity in  all  its  forms, people,  customs,  culture,  costumes,  music,  manners, dialects, and cuisine etc. It is the land of superlatives, everything  here is breathtakingly beautiful,  impressive and   fascinating. Rajasthan  is  endowed  with   invincible forts,  magnificent Palaces and Haveli. We  will  confine ourselves  only  with the southern  Rajasthan  - The  Hadoti region  that is BUNDI Visiting Bundi is like stepping into a time warp. It seems Bundi have successfully halted the ruthless march  of time retaining its medieval flavor. Hotel Haveli Braj Bhushanjee invites you to explore the rich heritage and culture of BUNDI . Your every moment will  be caught and held in its history. Bundi is a dream remembered.  Nestling  at  the footsteps of a large craggy  hill,  Bundi, named after Bunda Meena ,was established by Rao Deva in 1241 A.D. The large dominating complex of fort and palaces, hugging the steep hillside, is mainly made of two- Garh-Palace and Taragarh-Fort.

Dinning :
Traditionally decorated Darikhana is being used as dining hall. One can enjoy best local vegetarian meals in homely atmosphere. You can also have your meals on the terrace with magical view of illuminated palace and town.

Location :
	By Air - Nearest airport is Jaipur. By Bus - Bundi is approachable by road from Kota (40 km), jaipur(206) and many other cities. By Train - train links are from Kota, Agra and many other cities.

Weather :
In Summer: 43 C (Max) - 35 C (Min), In winter: 37.5 C (Max) - 5 C (Min), Rainy Season : July to Mid Sept, and very humid (upto 90%)

Bundi is a beautiful town and have importance in the History for Rajasthan. Bundi is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on the three sides and is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways. Interesting monuments including impressive medieval forts, palaces, havelis, temples with beautiful stone idols and chattris with carved pillars, along with a picturesque lake in the heart of the town, add to its charm. Bundi is very famous for its intricate carvings and murals. It is located 36 kms from Kota. Once a part of Kota, it was ruled by the Had Chauhans - an offshoots of the famous Chauhan clan who ruled Delhi and Ajmer. In 1193 A.D. when Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Sultan Mohammed Ghauri, some Chauhan nobles sought 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.

Kesharbagh 16th Century :
	This final resting place of Bundi's kings and queens, Kesharbargh is another fine example of Bundi's impressive architecture. The cenotaphs are beautifully crafted from fine yellow sandstone and marble.

Naval Sagar Lake - 18th Century :
Seen as you enter the town and visible from the fort and palace is the square artificial lake, a temple dedicated to Varuna, the Aryan god of water stands half submerged in the centre. The reflection of the old city, the fort and palace can be seen in it's waters.

Bundi is known for it's baoris of stepwells. Constructed by royalty and affluent members of society, they served as water reservoirs when there was a scarcity of water. The commisioning of a baori was considered a sacred act and a privillege. More than fifty baoris exist in and around Bundi and are a marvel of craftsmanship and architecture. The finest example being the Rani Ji Ki. Built in 1699 by mother-queen Nthavati Ji during her son Budh Singh's time it is adorned with finely sculpted pillars and arches. It is a multistoreyed atructure with places of worship on each floor. Whilst in Bundi take the time to wander through the narrow streets, make your way through the bustling markets to the colourfull vegetable marked where an array of fresh local produce can be found, remember to take your camera, Bundi is a photoghraphers delight and most of the locals are more than happy to heve their photograph taken, remember it is courtesy to ask first.

Bundi Utsav :
A pagent of resplendent heritage of the Hadoti celebrated every year after the Kartik Poornima. The programme includes folk/classical music and dance, arts and crafts, ethnic sports, turban competition and a fireworks display.

It is situated on the hillside adjacent to the Taragarh Fort and is notable for its lavish traditional murals and frescoes. The Chitrashala (picture gallery) of the palace is open to the general public. The largest of Bundi's baoris or stepwells is the intricately-carved Raniji ki Baori. Some 46 m deep, it was built in 1699 by Rani Nathavatji. The steps built into the sides of the water-well made water accessible even when at a very low level. The baori is one of the largest examples of its kind in Rajasthan.

The Nawal Sagar :
It is a large square-shaped artificial lake in the centre of Bundi containing many small islets. A temple dedicated to Varuna, the vedic god of water, stands half-submerged in the middle of the lake. the lake feeds the numerous bavdis in the old city by creating an artificial water table.

The Nagar Sagar :
	The twin step wells are identical step wells crafted in pristine masonry on either side of the main spine of Bundi town. The kunds (pools) are currently full of waste from the ancient vegetable market in the vicinity.

The Dabhai Kund :
It is also known as the jail kund, is the largest of the kunds in Bundi. Though slightly overgrown, it is well worth a visit for the spectacular carvings on the numerous steps leading down to the water level.

Rock Paintings :
	Few kms from Bundi, the caves depict paintings belonging to the mesolithic period. They show hunting scenes, daily life of the period, human figures, dancing postures along with bison, deer and tiger. The painting at Gararda has been estimated to be 5000 years old bearing ample proof of the fact that Hadoti region sustained early man.

Bhimtal Waterfall :
30 kms from Bundi, spread over an area of 6kms and cascading 60 metres into a deep pool, Bhimlat Waterfall is a place of grand natural scenic beauty.

Keshorai Patan :
	45 kms from Bundi, on the banks of the Chambal river stands a magnificent temple built around 1641. The scalloped top of the temple shines bright in the morning sun making it's golden reflection ripple in the river water. During the Kartik- fair (oct-nov) the gold mingles with a riot of colours when thousands of village folk gather to worship the deity of Lord Keshjav Rai Ji.

Hotels In Bundi
Bundi Haveli	Haveli Braj Bhushanjee