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Rajasthan Palaces, National Parks
Bundi
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Bundi is the undiscovered splendour, 36 Kms
from Kota ruled by the Hada Chauhans. First
destination is HADOTI. Set in a narrow
inclining gorge. The palaces and forts have
fairy tale quality about them. Isolated and
independent, this picturesque location has
much to offer. Rajput architecture shines
and in the intricately carved brackets,
pillars etc. Interesting places are Diwan-e-
aam, Hati Pol, and Naubat Khana.
The Chitra SHALA
has a colourful glimpse of history painted on ceilings and walls, making
it an open art gallery. The paintings
of Bundi School are famous for its festivals, animals and birds
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During the state time Bundi was popular for hunting's
and so are the hunting lodges like Phool Sagar Palace, Sukh
Mahal and Shikar Burj
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Taragarh
fort :
It was built in 1345 and
is great ramble around at leisure. This
is rather
a ramshackle fort, with its overgrown vegetation.
The view over the town and surrounding countryside from the top are magical,
especially at sun set. Inside the ramparts are huge reservoirs carved out of
solid rock, and the Bhim Burj, the largest of the battle- fields,
on which there is mounted a famous cannon. Taragarh is reached by steep road
leading up the hillside to its enormous gateway. Take a path up behind the
chitra Shala, go east along the inside of the ramparts then left up the steep
stone ramp just before the Dudha Mahal, a small disused building 200m from the
palace.
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Kota
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An amazing, juxtaposition of majestic medieval age and modern
industrialization, mainly the Hydro Electric Plant on the Chambal River
and the Nuclear Power Plant has a few traces of its past still left.
The fort overlooking the river Chambal is the foremost tourist attraction.
It also houses the museum with a rich collection of art and some elaborately painted chambers.
The Akh-Ade-ka-Mahal displays the regalia and paraphermedia of the
state. Besides there is, Badal Mahal (the private living quarter)
with the Kota Miniature show casing into beauty. The paintings of
various schools of periods set in glass on the walls, the ladies
interactions echo in the Zanana Mahal worth a look.
Other
edifices of the by gone era are depicted in Brij Raj Bhawan Palace, the
Jag Mandir an Island Palace and a splendid haveli (mansion) with
beautiful frescos and royal cenotaphs. Kota today is well known for its
dams and famous Kota Saris, woven in the nearby village Kaithoon, these
are made of cotton silk in an assortment of colours, and delicate golden
thread. Miniature paintings of the hunting scenes, portrays the forest,
while attracted many of the royals and aristocrats who passionately
indulged in this wild sport, announcing Kota as the Magic along the
Chambal river.
The major outskirts attractions are the Jhalrapatan
(city of temples), with a huge 10th century Surya temple,
adorned by one of the best preserved idol of Surya.
The Sheetaleshura temple is a fine example of Gupta
architecture. A little away is the Chandrabhaga temple
with gardens and a 'Bawari' (step well). All in all it is
basically an attraction for the tourist of an individual
interest.
courtesy - rtdc |
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