Location
Bundi is located in the southern part of the state of Rajasthan, in the northwestern part of India.
It is located amidst a hilly terrain, near a gorge. It is 206 km from Jaipur and 36 km from Kota.
The climate of Bundi is extreme: summers are quiet hot (April-June) and winters are cool (October-February).
It experiences scant rainfall between June and August.
There are many tourist attractions near the town.
Phool Sagar Palace, a modern palace built in the 20th century, with its well-laid gardens and artificial tanks, is several kilometers from the town, on the way to Ajmer. The Sukh Mahal Palace is 2 km north of the town near the Jait Sagar Lake. The Sar Bagh, with its royal cenotaphs and intricate carvings, and the Shikar Burj, a small royal hunting lodge adjacent to the Jait Sagar Lake, are other nearby places worth visiting. Garardha village, 32 km south of Bundi, is known for its ancient rock paintings that are about 15,000 years old.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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