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Overview Heritage Lakes and Parks Places Close By
Bijolia

The ancient city of Bijolia and the fort are located on the Bundi Chittaurgarh Road. A high paved courtyard on the side of the town has three large temples of Lord Shiva. A carved archway leads to these temples which has a fine image of the elephant head Ganesha as guardian on the entrance. It is said that there were hundred temples in Bijolia but now only three temples are left, which are fine example of 9th century architecture.

garh palace
Menal

In the middle of beautiful wooded ravines 20 Km. from Bijolia and 70 Km from Bundi, is a gorge of the Menal River and ruins of 12th Century mountain retreat of the great Raja Prithvi Raj Chauhan. On the banks of the river are the ruins of an ancient palace and nearby a complex of very beautiful temples. You enter the complex through a handsome double storey gateway carved with images of Bhairav and Ganesha. In the courtyard there is a imposing Shiva Temple, with fine carving on the walls that depicts sculptures of Hindu deities. Opposite this temple lie the ruins of several other small temples which have a beautifully carved double storey archway.
Rock Paintings

On the bank of small river of Garardha, one of the branches of River Chambal, some rock paintings has been recently discovered. It is estimated that these stone paintings are belongs to pre-historic age which shows life style, animals of that era.
Keshoraipatan

It is famous for the temple of Keshav Rai Ji Maharaja (God Vishu), which is standing on a huge platform at the bank of river Chambal. The architecture and sculpture of this temple is unique and wonderful. It is a important pilgrim center for Hindus. The temple was constructed in 1601 AD by Maharaja Shatru Sal of Bundi. The ancient Jain Tirthankar temple has made Keshoraipatan an important Jain pilgrim center also. A very famous cattle fair is annually held on Kartik Punam (full moon day). This place is well connected from Bundi by road.
Rameshwar

Rameshwar the cave temple of Lord Shiva is surrounded by Aravali Ranges. It is a beautiful picnic spot adorned by natural surroundings .There are few ROCK PAINTINGS nearby this cave. This place is connected by good road.

Overview :  Bundi

Heritage :   Chitrashala Chitramahal, Ratan Daulat and Badal Mahal, Rani ji ki Baori, Sukh Mahal, Eighty Four Pillard Cenotaph

Lakes and Parks :   Shikar Burj - Hunting Lodge Keshar Bagh, Jait Sagar Lake