Bundi is a walled town with a palace-fortress which has retained its unique charm. Visitors are welcomed with surprised interest rather
than as a source of income. This makes Bundi unique and charming. Indian ethos of 'Atithi Devo Bhav' is easily palpable all across.
Bundi can be seen easily in a day before returning to
Kota or continuing to
Chittorgarh or
Pushkar. The relatively small size of Bundi makes the
town easy to explore on foot. Its intimate, lively streets and the colourful dress of its inhabitants are a constant delight. An unusual feature
of Bundi is the succession of stepped baori (बावणी -water tanks) which are passed on route to the palace. Bundi lies in a narrow valley
running between the Aravali range 'bindo', meaning a cleft in the hills, gives the town its name. The palace and fort are sited on high ground
above a reservoir, Jait Sagar.
The tour and travel to Bundi is dependent on weather conditions & seasonal climate. Temperature, humidity, rain etc happen to be deciding factors regarding the best season to visit Bundi.
Visiting Bundi in Winter Season: October to March is the best time to visit Bundi. October is the starting month of winter in India and the conducively cool weather lasts till March in Bundi. During winter season, the daytime temperature drops to twenty degree celcius. In December & Janury the night-time temperature can drop to four degree celcius. During winter season, the tourists’ inflow reaches its peak, even though the hotel tariffs remain high. It is hightime to attend the Bundi Utsav to enjoy exotic fairs, cultural activities, traditional performances and a lot more.
Visiting Bundi in Monsoon Season: Monsoon season commences in Rajasthan from July and lasts till September. Bundi is a water deficient region and receives moderate amount of rain. Though incessant rain is not a regular feature during this duration but humidity certainly remains unbearably high. In comparison to summer season, Monsoon season is definitely conducive to travel Bundi. During Monsoon, tariffs of the hotels remain the lowest. During the rainy season, traditional Indian festival of the Kajli Teej is celebrated to participate & enjoy.
Visiting Bundi in Summer Season: April to June is the season of summer in Bundi, Rajasthan. The scorching heat and unbearably high temperature make it difficult to tour & explore Bundi. The temperature rises up to forty five degree celcius. Heat waves, called ‘loo’ in local parlance, affect one negatively so the tourists abstain from visiting Bundi during summer season. The weather condions and climate are not conducive to plan Bundi tour; therefore, the tourist inflow registers a sharp drop. The budget conscious visitors who can bear the heat are greeted by great deals and discounts.