Monday, March 17, 2014

Bundi

About
 Bundi is a blue city in eastern Rajasthan close to Kota. It is known for its ornate forts and palaces but the star attraction of Bundi is the stair wells that captures the essence of Rajasthan.

The Case for
Bundi has everything Rajasthan from Forts to palaces, Temples and sadhus and architecturally uniquer stair wells, with symmetrical steep stairs into water reservoirs. All of these without the tourist rush. Easily accesible from Delhi and Mumbai, this is an ideal stop over destination on the way to the Jaisalmer desert.

Attractions

  • Attractions listed in WikiTravel are all well worth  a visit.
  • Taragargh Fort.
  • Stair Wells of Bundi.
  • Try traditional Rajasthani cusine on roof top.
Daily Costs $20/day
Accommodation300
Food300
Beer150
Public Transportation100
Car rental1000 / day/4 travelers

Getting to

  • The closest airport is Jaipur and is about 200 kms from Bundi. 
  • Bundi is connected to Delhi by rail, however Kota which is 35km from Bundi has excellent and frequent connections from Delhi and Mumbai.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Sanchi

About
Sanchi is a small village in Madya Pradesh, close to Bhopal. It is famous for the Budhist Stupa,  which is listed on the UNESCO world heritage sites.

The Case for
 The Sanchi Stupa is a UNESCO world heritage site in a very quiet setting surrounded by valley and nature. The art work is exquisite and is easily reached from Bhopal.

Attractions
  • Attractions listed in WikiTravel are all well worth  a visit.

Daily Costs $20/day
Accommodation  750
Food300
Beer65
Public Transportation200
Car rental1500 / day/4 travelers

Getting to
  • The closest airport to Sanchi is Bhopal. Bhopal can also be reached by train from Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
  • There are several trains to Visdisha which is about 10 km from Sanchi, or at least 4 trains from Bhopal that stops at Sanchi.