Phool Sagar, Bundi

Bundi has numerous attractions dotted around the town that make for charming excursions. Sukh Mahal literally means the Palace of Happiness or even the Palace of Pleasure. Even Rudyard Kipling fell in love with this charming building. Sukh Mahal was the place where the princes indulged in revelry.

Sar Bagh was the royal crematorium and has 66 cenotaphs. Each cenotaph is decorated with exquisite paintings in the Bundi style.

Phool Sagar is an artificial lake so called because of the palace on its banks. The work on Phool Mahal or Flower Palace was started in 1945 but never completed. It is still in the incomplete state and the descendants of Maharaja Bahadur Singh who started building it, still live here. Permission needs to be obtained to see inside Phool Mahal. Apart from Phool Sagar, there are two other lakes in Bundi, namely, Jait Sagar and Nawal Sagar. Bundi also has numerous step-wells that are recognized for their beautiful lattice work.

Taragarh Fort or the Star Fort, built in 1345 is the most well known landmark of Bundi. Taragarh has a massive gateway and it is reached by climbing a steep and winding road. Taragarh has 4.5 metre thick walls and strong fortifications. The climb up is absolutely worthwhile as it rewards the visitor with a beautiful view of the city lying below. Taragarh even has a legend associated with it of a hidden treasure. A leisurely afternoon seeking he treasure sounds like an excellent idea.