Bundi

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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Metro in Bundi

Not available.

Local buses in Bundi

Not practical. Intracity buses run across the city but routes are difficult to navigate without local knowledge.

Ride-hailing apps in Bundi

Not practical. Ride-hailing app like Ola and Uber availability is limited in Bundi.

Street-hailing auto rickshaw in Bundi

Practical. For short distances (5-10 km). Tell or show the auto driver your destination — they can refuse, in which case move to the next one. Agree on the fare (approx. ₹30—₹40 per km) before you get in. Know the distance to your destination via maps before negotiating.

Kajli Teej in Bundi

Bundi is particularly associated with this version of the Teej festival — a procession of the goddess Teej moves through the old city with decorated palanquins, folk musicians, and large community participation.
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Bundi Utsav in Bundi

Rajasthan Tourism's annual festival — a shobha yatra from Taragarh Fort through market lanes with traditionally dressed men and women, decorated camels, horses, and elephants. Arts and crafts fair, turban-tying competition, folk music and dance, deep daan (diya floating) on the Chambal, and fireworks.
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Bundi's food is Hadoti Rajasthani — dal baati churma, katt bafla, and gatte ki sabzi. Small-town food with strong regional character, available at local dhabas.

Local food to eat in Bundi

Dal baati churma · Katt bafla (Hadoti variant of baati) · Gatte ki sabzi · Danamethi ki sabzi · Pyaaz kachori · Kadke (local fried snack) · Mawa kachori · Rabri

Food streets in Bundi

• Nawal Sagar market — street snacks, sweets, morning kachori
• Bus stand area — dhabas, local thali, tea stalls

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” or "Kota" as your origin (if departing) or destination (if arriving). Kota Junction (KOTA) is the primary station. 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 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.

All fees and charges listed on this page are applicable to foreign nationals only.