BUNDI - HAVELI BRAJ BHUSHANJEE INVITES YOU TO VISIT AND EXPLORE THE GREAT HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF BUNDI

BIJOLIA ( 50 Km.)

The ancient city of Bijolia and the fort are located on the Bundi Chittaurgarh Road. A high paved courtyard on the side of the town has three large temples of Lord Shiva. A carved archway leads to these temples which has a fine image of the elephant head Ganesha as guardian on the entrance. It is said that there were hundred temples in Bijolia but now only three temples are left, which are fine example of 9th century architecture.

MENAL (70 Km)
In the middle of beautiful wooded ravines 20 Km. from Bijolia and 70 Km from Bundi, is a gorge of the Menal River and ruins of 12th Century mountain retreat of the great Raja Prithvi Raj Chauhan. On the banks of the river are the ruins of an ancient palace and nearby a complex of very beautiful temples. You enter the complex through a handsome double storey gateway carved with images of Bhairav and Ganesha. In the courtyard there is a imposing Shiva Temple, with fine carving on the walls that depicts sculptures of Hindu deities. Opposite this temple lies the ruins of several other small temples which have a beautifully carved double storey archway.

ROCK PAINTINGS (GARARDHA - 30 Kms)

On the bank of small river of Garardha, one of the branch of River Chambal, some rock paintings has been recently discovered. It is estimated that these stone paintings are belongs to pre-historic age. Which shows life style, animals of that era.

KESHORAIPATAN ( 45 Km.)

It is famous for the temple of Keshav Rai Ji Maharaja (God Vishu), which is standing on a huge platform at the bank of river Chambal. The architecture and sculpture of this temple is unique and wonderful. It is a important pilgrim center for Hindus. The temple was constructed in 1601 AD by Maharaja Shatru Sal of Bundi. The ancient jain Tirthankar temple has made Keshoraipatan a important Jain pilgrim center also. A very famous cattle fair is annually held on Kartik Punam (full moon day). This place is well connected from Bundi by road.

KAITHUN (55 Km.) AND ROTEDA (60 Km.)

The genuine Kota Doriya Sarees are still made as they were hundreds of years ago by natural process in Kaithun and Roteda villages near Bundi. These places have around 1200 looms. Pure cotton, silk and gold thread 'zari' are used in spinning Kota Doriya Sarees. The tools used for weaving a Doriya Saree are indeed magical and the process is of great craftsmanship. Recently, these villages have become hot favourite of foreign tourists. Asgar a Doriya craftsman has now opened a shop in Kaithun and displays traditional Sarees and Salwar Suit lengths and many more.

RAMGARH ( 45 Km.)

The Ramgarh wild life sanctuary is situated on Nainwa Road. If luck favours, one can see wild bore, bear, Leopard and many other wild life.There is a small Palace, and a hunting lodge in the jungle. Permission from District Forest Officer is required for a visit.

RAMESHWAR ( 20 Km.)

Rameshwar the cave temple of Lord Shiva is surrounded by Arivali ranges. It is a beautiful picnic spot adorned by natural surroundings .There are few ROCK PAINTINGS nearby this cave. This place is connected by good road.

TALWAS ( 53 Km.), DUGARI ( 65 Km.), INDARGARH (77 Km.) and HINDOLI FORT (14 Km.) are other destination for a half day trip.

Jhalara Patan (105 Km.) Badoli Temples ( 80 Km.) KOTA (35 Km.) are other destination for a full day trip.

* IT IS VERY PERTINENT TO NOTE THAT KOTA IS A INDUSTRIAL TOWN AND SECOND MOST POLLUTED CITY IN RAJASTHAN AND ONLY PLACE OF TOURIST INTEREST WORTH VISITING IN KOTA IS MADHO SINGH MUSEUM. SO GENERAL PRACTICE IS TO STAY IN BUNDI AND GO TO KOTA ON A DAY'S VISIT.

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