Sukh Mahal, a small, two-storied palace was a summer retreat of past rulers. Today, it is quite famous for being the place where Kipling wrote ‘Kim’. Many credit the palace as a having played muse to the renowned novel. In fact, part of a movie based on the novel was even shot here.
Sukh Mahal is located on the banks of the Jait Sagar Lake and was constructed by Ummed Singh. It served as a residence to Rudyard Kipling and inspired him to write the famous book “Kim”. It has now been converted into an irrigation rest house. On the second floor of the Sukh Mahal, a white marble chhatri or umbrella is placed. There are about 66 cenotaphs present here, which are famous for their cream-coloured marble friezes.
Sukh Mahal is through splendid doors decorated with sandal wood and ivory. The rooms are cooled by water through perforations made in the walls. It is believed that an underground tunnel connects the Sukh Mahal to the palace.
The interiors of Sukh Mahal in Bundi form a testament to Rajput architecture. The walls are adorned with beautiful Bundi wall paintings. Sukh Mahal is presently used as a government guest house.
