Phool Sagar Lake

Phool Sagar Bundi is yet another edifice of great architectural feat, which happens to stand as the testimony of the Rajputana architecture. Phool Sagar is a well-planned and beautifully adorned place, which retains the old medieval charm of the Taragarh Fort. Phool Sagar is the best place for those travellers who are looking out for mystical charm of the royal Rajput days.

History, Architecture & Attractions of Phool Sagar Lake and Phool Sagar Palace:
The Phool Sagar Lake was got constructed in the 17th Century A.D. by Phool Lata, the Queen of Rao Raja Bhoj Singh (the ruler of Bundi between 1585-1608 A.D.). Later on a step well and living quarters were built here. It has immense natural beauty and attracts migrating birds during Winter Season. The Phool Sagar Palace is located on the banks of Phool Sagar Lake. It was constructed in the year 1945 by Maharao Raja Bahadur Singh (1945-1977 A.D.). It is a huge fortress like structure and is now the residence of the descendants of the royal family. Prior permission of the secretary is needed to visit here.

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.