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Remote as it is in its hilly terrain, Bundi continues to be a
place where life is largely untouched by the outside world. In
fact, even today, Bundi is one place in Rajasthan that has a
delightfully medieval flavour - we felt as if we
had stepped into some kind of a time warp!
 The
town nestles at the foot of a large rocky hall, dominated by
Taragarh Fort and Garh Palace,
lavishly decorated with the finest murals in the history
of Rajput Art. Painted in the Hara style of the
Kota-Bundi school of miniatures in characteristic shades of blue,
green and maroon, they reflect the verdant greenery of the region.
An art connoisseur can spend days in Bundi for these paintings
alone.
We really enjoyed our walk through the tiny, winding lanes of
its bazaars, which are amongst the most fascinating that you will
find anywhere in Rajasthan.
Bundi is a town of numerous ornate baoris (step-wells)
dating back to the 17th century. Raniji ki Baori
with its exquisite toran archway is one of the
loveliest.
 Excursions:
A day trip to the 10th century Bijoliyan temples
and a liitle ahead, the 12th century temples of Menal.
Menal has, hold your breath, a beautiful
waterfall. And to think, that while planning out our trip to
Rajasthan, we only had visions of sand-dunes and camels!!
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