Jait Sagar Lake

Jait Sagar Lake, nestled in the Aravalli ranges, is a beautiful lake that was built by Jait Meena. The beauty of the lake is enhanced by the lotus flowers in full bloom on its surface. Jait Sagar is surrounded by towering walls and has four gateways that serve as entry points to the lake. It is located at a distance of less than 3 km from Bundi.

History of Jait Sagar Lake:
This Lake was built in the early 14th Century A.D. by Jaita Meena, the ruler of Bundi. Later on, it was got repaired by Gehlotni Jayvanti, the mother of Rao Raja Surjan Singh (the ruler of Bundi between 1544-1585 A.D.) and the masonary work was done.

Architecture & Attractions of the Lake:
This Lake is 4 Km in length. It has a beautiful fountain in the middle and the boating facility is available here. It is flanked by Aravalli ranges of mountains and the fully blossomed lotus flowers enhance the beauty of the Lake during the monsoon (July-September) and winter (October-March) months. It is surrounded by huge walls having four ornamented gateways. Various competitions are held here from time to time. It is home to a wide variety of birds both resident and migratory.

Best Time to Visit:
The best time to visit Bundi is winters from October to March when the weather is quite enchanting and enlivening. The temperature during these months ranges from 5°C - 30°C.

How to Reach:
For the ones who are travelling by air, Jaipur airport is the nearest one, which is located at around 220 kilometers away from Bundi. Once people reach the Jaipur airport, the tourist can take a cab or a bus to Bundi. Also, the ones who want to enjoy the serenity of Bundi, traveling to Bundi by air is the most convenient option. Traveling to Bundi by train is one of the best options for tourists. It is an exciting journey for the tourists to travel by train to any part of Rajasthan. For the ones who don’t know, Bundi has a small railway station in its southern part, which is well connected by trains to Kota and Agra. Traveling to Bundi by road is also a feasible option for all the travellers. The wide network of roads connects Bundi to a number of places like Ajmer, Kota, Jaipur, and other cities. The travellers, who want to reach Bundi by bus from Jaipur and Ajmer will take them for over 5 hours. However, Kota is much nearer to Bundi and will take you only an hour to reach your destination.

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.