Dabhai Kund

Dabhai Kund in Bundi is considered to be one of the largest kunds in Bundi, Rajasthan . It is one of the most popular and frequented places of attractions in the city. These kunds are nothing but steep wells that were constructed by the Rajput royal kings.

Prithviraj Chauhan constructed Dabhai Kund in Bundi. The steep wells stand evidence to the glory of such Rajput kings and royal members. Also known as the Jail Kund, this is a must visit destination for tourists frequenting Bundi.

The level of the water in the steep wells was quite deep. There are many steps that lead to the Dabhai Kund at Bundi. There are many intricate carvings that can be seen on the staircases that ultimately lead to the Dabhai Kund, Bundi. Apart from Dabhai Kund you can also visit other famous tourist attractions of the city such as Sukh Mahal, Taragarh Fort, Nawal Sagar Lake.

History of Dabhai Kund
Historically, This city of step wells strikes a chord that how the gallantry King, Prithvi Raj Chauhan was badly beaten by Mohammad Ghori in a crucial encounter between the two. The city still declaims the miserable plight of the king. Hence, tourists visiting this place have a great experience as they not only get to witness the marvelous work of art and architecture of the region but also get a clear picture of the historical significance of the place.

Bundi Tourism

Bundi Tourism Known as the Blue City of the Eastern Rajasthan, Bundi is a must-visit tourist destination in Rajasthan. Set amidst the Aravalli Hills and around 36 km from Kota, Bundi is the headquarters of the district of the same name. This town in Hadoti Region of Rajasthan is also the place where Nobel laureate, Rudyard Kipling wrote his much acclaimed work, Kim. He is believed to be extremely impressed with this architecturally rich town in Rajasthan. Once the capital of a princely state of Hadoti Kingdom, this popular town in Rajasthan was named after a Mina man, Bunda Meena. Mina and Bhil are the tribes that once dominated the region.

The top attractions of Bundi are its Taragarh Fort and Garh Palace which are perched on a hill and are adorned with fine Rajasthani Wall Art and architectural style. Jait Sagar, a 4 km lake is an important tourist place in Bundi. On one end of Jait Sagar Lake, sits another place to see in the town, Sukh Niwas, a palace converted to a museum. The 84-pillared Cenotaph, a little away from Bundi, is also a popular place to visit on a Bundi tour.