Monuments in Bundi

Bundi’s main attractions consist of historical monuments which are prominent for their paintings, mirror work and carvings. The popular monument of Bundi, Sukh Mahal was built by Raja Rao Vishnu. Rudyard Kipling stayed in the palace when he was working on his famous novel, Kim. Another notable attribute of Sukh Mahal is that it has an underground tunnel that connects it with Taragarh Fort. Taragarh Fort is settled on a steep hill and was constructed in 1354 AD. It is also known as Star Fort and is counted as a major highlight of Bundi.

The town is also known for ornate baoris (step-wells), like Raniji ki Baori. This is a 46-meter-deep stepped-well adorned with beautiful carvings. You can find statues of two elephants facing each other, in the narrow entrance. Located in the popular market of Bundi, Sadar Bazar, Asman Garh Palace would surely engage you with its beauty. It is considered as a fine example of brilliant Rajput architecture and a must-visit attraction of Bundi. It is perched on a steep hill and proffers an enchanting view of the entire town and beyond. Art-lovers must take a stroll in fort’s Chitrashala where a collection of murals and paintings are put in exhibition.

Monuments in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a popular state worldwide and receives travelers from both international and domestic. Royal land of Rajasthan is famous for its majestic forts, princely palaces, beautiful Havelis with many more attractions which bind visitors to Rajasthan. Explore Rajasthan heritage by its architectural monuments. Some of the most well-known monuments of the state are quiet obviously located in the big cities. However, even the smaller and remote destinations preserve enough of monumental heritage of Rajasthan for tourists. Its world’s famous palaces and Havelis are now converted to top notch hotels. Following are some of the world famous monuments in Rajasthan which attracts travelers in large numbers.

The Pink City of India, Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan and have some of the historical forts of Rajasthan. Some major historical places in Jaipur include Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, Jal Mahal, Rambagh Palace, etc. Jodhpur, also known as the Blue City of India, is the second-largest city of Rajasthan. It has Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada Memorial, and Balsamand Lake & Palace.

The City of Lakes of Rajasthan is Udaipur is a beautiful city and the land of splendid palaces. Major palaces in this city include Lake Palace, Jagmandir Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Shiv Prakash Palace, Monsoon Palace, etc. There is a massive fort complex called Kumbhalgarh Fort which is located nearby. Junagarh Fort and Lalgarh Palace are also situated in Bikaner which are also very beautiful palaces.

Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal and Saheliyon-Ki-Bari is also worthy of praise for their beautiful architecture and definitive designs. Laxmi Niwas Palace is also evidence of the beautiful architecture of the Royals. The Golden City of India, Jaisalmer is a major tourist destination of Rajasthan. It has a Golden Fort which is indeed a beautiful palace in Rajasthan and is the only living forts of India.
More to mention are the Neemrana Fort & Palace, Bharatpur, Lohagarh Fort, Chittorgarh Fort, Kota City Palace, Alwar City Palace, etc are other popular monuments in Rajasthan known for their stunning architectural beauty.

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