Lake Nawal Sagar

Nawal Sagar Lake is a huge, man-made lake that has more than a few small islands. This lake is located in the middle of the city and hence, the mirror image of the entire city of Bundi falls on the serene waters of this lake which is the appealing attraction of this Lake. This artificial Lake has a Temple in the centre which is dedicated to Lord Varuna. Earlier it was main source of water for Bundi but now it is a sensational & unique tourist destination.

Architecture:

Star attraction of Lake Nawal Sagar, Bundi is its position. As it is at the center of Bundi, the image of the entire city is reflected in the serene lake water. The unmatched beauty is hard to believe for someone except he witnesses it. People from all parts of the globe come to see this lovely phenomenon.

Best time to visit:

Bundi is located in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan. And, thus, the best time to visit Bundi is between October and April. These times weather remains enchanting and enlivening here. Though summer is very hot here during this time the terraces get filled up with blooming flowers which make the sight of the Nawal Sagar Lake, Bundi much prettier.

How to Reach?

This city is well connected to most of the major cities of the country, and thus it is easy to reach Bundi. A range of options is available to travel here.
• By air – The nearest airport is Jaipur Airport which is 220 km away from Bundi. After reaching the airport, tourists need to take a bus or hire a cab to reach their destination.
• By rail – traveling through train to any parts of Rajasthan is a pleasure to the eyes as on their way the tourists may see the rural beauty on both sides of the railways. South Bundi has a railway station which is connected via railways to Agra and Kota. So, you can also reach Kota station for reaching Bundi. It is 36 km away from Bundi. Other ways Bundi is well connected through railways to Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Benaras and various other major cities.
• By road – Bundi is widely connected with many major and metro cities of the country through roadways. You can take a state bus or private bus service to reach Bundi.

Monuments in Bundi

Monuments in Bundi It is popularly believed that Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling penned part of his famous novel ‘Kim’ in Bundi. In fact, so impressed was he by the place, that this is what he wrote about the Bundi palace: ‘Jaipur Palace may be called the Versailles of India … Jodhpur’s House of strife, gray towers on red rock, is the work of giants, but the Palace of Bundi, even in broad daylight, is such a palace as men build for themselves in uneasy dreams – the work of goblins rather than of men.’ Bundi is a magnificent town located around 36 kilometres from Kota. Dotted with palaces and forts, the place has a fairy tale quality about it. Bundi’s charm lies in its location –surrounded by orchards of orange, guava, pomegranate and mango trees, flanked by the Aravalli range and rivers and lined by fields of cotton, barley and wheat. Situated far from the crowds, it is the simple rural folk that lend Bundi its allure. Bundi was once ruled by the Hada Chauhans. Many historians claim that it was once the capital of the great Hadoti Kingdom, which was renowned for its art and sculpture. However, in 1624, Kota separated and became an independent state and this marked the beginning of the downfall of Bundi. Whether that may be, Bundi still retains its charismatic medieval grandeur. And just like Jodhpur and Rajput, the architecture of Bundi also possesses a noticeable bluish hue, designed to keep houses cool during hot summer, in the intricately carved brackets and pillars.