With ancient buildings and picturesque locations Bundi district has become a leading tourist destination in Rajasthan. Bundi has a desolate look and amazingly this has worked as the USP for this district. The serenity of the place, the vast stretches of desert and the Oriental feel has popularized it with the tourists. The small winding lanes of its bazaars and its intricate paintings are just fascinating.

Location: The district of Bundi lies in the South-East Rajasthan. Bundi located on NH 12 between Jaipur and Kota. In case the tourists travel by road then the district is 210 kilometers away from Jaipur; Chittorgarh-- 155 km and Sawai Madhopur--- 120 km. Located only 35 km north-west of Kota, the town of Bundi has retained a medieval flavour that is frozen in time for the traveler.

History of Bundi: The city of Bundi was founded by Rao Deva Hada who established it as the capital of Hadoti kingdom. These Rajputs belonged to the empire of Prithviraj Chauhan. They took shelter in Mewar and became the allies of the Rana. Some of them moved on and established separate kingdoms. The founder of Bundi belonged to one of these clans. However Bundi was one of those kingdoms that had good relations with the Mughals. The Rajput rulers from Bundi were part of the Mughal kingdom and they had won many battles for the Mughal rulers. Bundi was named after a Meena chieftain Bunda.

Travel Information on Bundi: Bundi is well connected with the other cities of Rajasthan. Cars on hire are available from almost all the cities to arrive at this quaint city. The nearest airport is at Jaipur. On the other hand Bundi Railway Station is about 5 km from city centre. Regular bus service ply from Jaipur to Kota with halt at Bundi. There are several places of interest in and around the city. The nearest tourist spot from the district is Kota. Hotels for accommodation are also easily available for the tourists.

Accommodation in Bundi: Several heritage hotels are to be found in Bundi. The services at these hotels are will definitely meet the expectations of the travelers. Tourists can make their choices based on their budget and preferences. The rooms in these hotels are provided with all kinds of modern facilities. Every single detail is taken care of so that the travelers have a comfortable stay. These hotels are the perfect places to experience the Rajputana hospitality.

About Bundi City: This city is historically significant. Yet it has a charm of its own. It is here that an imposing fort was conceived on top of a steep hill by the Hada Chauhans around mid 14th century. To cater to the tourists as well as the local people several restaurants have come up. These rustle up traditional Rajasthani dishes. The travelers can try out these eating outlets and dig their teeth into the delicacies of Bundi.

Places of Interest in Bundi: The local attractions in Bundi comprise of Garh Palace, Chaurahi Khambon ki Chhatri and Jait Sagar. While the palace is part of the fort the chhatri is an architectural marvel. It is simple yet striking.

Places of Interest Around Bundi: Rajeshwar Temple, Bijolia and Menal are the places where the tourists can go for the excursion tours from the Bundi city.