Bundi was the capital of the Bundi princely state. The town contains one of the most intact and least-altered medieval Rajput townscapes in India — the fort, the palace, the stepwells, the cenotaphs, and the old city lanes have seen relatively little modern intrusion compared to larger Rajasthan cities.
Places
Taragarh Fort
A hilltop fort built in 1354 by Rao Deva Hada. The fort is one of the earliest Rajput hilltop fortifications in Rajasthan and contains a series of reservoirs, towers, and battlements spread across the hillside. The fort is partially ruined and largely unrestored.
Timing: Open daily, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Entry Fee: ₹600 (cash at counter)
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Bundi Palace
The royal palace of the Bundi rulers, built from the 16th century onward on the hillside below Taragarh Fort. The palace is a complex of interconnected structures — the Ratan Daulat, Hathi Pol, Chhatra Mahal, Phool Mahal, and the Chitrashala.
Timing: Open daily, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: Included in Taragarh Fort
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Raniji ki Baori
A stepwell built in 1699. The stepwell descends in three levels with ornate carved pillars, arched niches containing sculptures, and a series of pavilions at each level. Considered among the most architecturally refined stepwells in Rajasthan.
Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: ₹350 include the 84 Pillared Cenotaph (cash at counter)
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84 Pillared Cenotaph
A cenotaph of 84 pillars, built in 1683 in memory of Deva, a wet nurse of a Bundi prince, supported by 84 carved sandstone pillars — an unusual and architecturally striking funerary structure.
Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: Included in Raniji ki Baori
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Kshar Bagh
A walled garden containing the cenotaphs (chhatris) of the Bundi rulers and their families, built from the 17th century onward. The complex contains over 60 cenotaphs in varying states of preservation.
Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: —
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Getting There
Bundi is accessible by road and train but has no airport. The most practical access is train to Kota and then road travel to Bundi. Whether arriving or departing, use the station codes and bus terminal information below.
Bundi — Stations, Airport & Bus Stands
Rail Stations: Bundi (BUDI) | Kota Junction (KOTA)
Airport: No airport in Bundi. Nearest airport is Kota Airport (KTU)
Bus Terminals: Bundi Bus Stand | Nayapura Bus Stand Kota
By Train
Search “Bundi” as your origin (if departing) or destination (if arriving). Kota Junction (KOTA) is the main nearby station. A city may have multiple railway stations — select the main one (usually named after the city) and choose a train based on journey duration, departure time, and class availability.
By Flight
No commercial airport serves Bundi.
By Bus
Buses (AC or non-AC) operate from the bus terminal — head to the counter and ask for your destination. Or, use app-based platforms such as redBus or AbhiBus to search and book buses on your route. Both state-run (RSRTC) and private operators are listed — prefer buses with ratings of 4★ or higher.
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