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A charming, offbeat blue town of a hillside palace, painted havelis and some of Rajasthan's finest stepwells.
A blue town of stepwells and murals
Bundi is a delightfully offbeat town in southern Rajasthan, tumbling below a hillside fort and palace and largely untouched by the crowds of its bigger neighbours.
It is famous for its intricate stepwells, its blue-washed old lanes and, above all, the exquisite Bundi-school murals inside its rambling Garh Palace.
Crowned by the brooding Taragarh Fort and ringed by lakes, Bundi rewards slow wandering and is an easy, atmospheric add-on near Kota for travellers exploring Rajasthan from Gujarat.
Bundi’s Garh Palace climbs the hillside above the blue town.
Reasons to make the time
Palace murals
Exquisite Bundi-school paintings.
Grand stepwells
Raniji ki Baori and many more.
Blue old town
Atmospheric painted lanes.
Taragarh Fort
A brooding hillside fortress.
Top sights in Bundi
Photos via Wikimedia Commons
How to spend an hour or two
Tour Bundi Palace
See the famous Bundi-school murals.
Climb Taragarh Fort
Explore the hillside fortress and views.
See the stepwells
Descend the grand Raniji ki Baori.
Walk the blue lanes
Wander the atmospheric old town.
Visit Sukh Mahal
Relax by Jait Sagar lake.
When to go
Cool, clear days ideal for wandering the town.
Green surrounds and full lakes.
Hot and dry; sightseeing is tiring by day.
🎨 Ask locally for access to the palace mural rooms — the Bundi-school paintings are the town's real treasure.
Timings & entry
- The palace, fort and stepwells keep daytime hours.
- The old town is best explored on foot.
Getting there
By Air
Jaipur and Udaipur are the nearest airports.
By Rail
Bundi has a station; Kota is the main railhead.
By Road
About 540 km from Ahmedabad; 40 km from Kota.
Know before you go
Bundi FAQ
Why is Bundi famous?
For its hillside Garh Palace and exquisite Bundi-school murals, its grand stepwells and its atmospheric blue old town.
How far is Bundi from Kota?
About 40 km, making Kota the nearest major railhead and an easy pairing.
What are Bundi's stepwells?
Ornate baoris like the grand Raniji ki Baori, among the finest in Rajasthan.
How far is Bundi from Gujarat?
About 540 km from Ahmedabad, on the route via Chittorgarh and Kota.
Is Bundi worth visiting?
Yes — it is a charming, uncrowded alternative to Rajasthan's busier cities.
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