Beautiful Bundi

freenote · Dec 31st, 2005, 16:58

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Originally Posted by Yanek

I was in Bundi in July. It really was a mistake. It`s one of the dirtiest and smelliest towns I`ve been to. Definitely not worth such a hype.

Different folks , different strokes . We found Bundi a very nice friendly town .Except the ROYAL RETREAT !!!!!! Stopped one day for a meal ,and had to wait ages for our food and when it arrived it was bland and boring ,and when the bill arrived i collapsed on the floor writhing (even this did not bring the price down) Finally paid the bill and left ,Vowing never to set foot in the establishment again

9hanover · Dec 31st, 2005, 19:16

We are visiting Bundi on our next trip to India and have booked into the Haveli Braj Bhushanjee which is a former royal residence run by brothers of the original family. They have an excellent website - http://www.kiplingsbundi.com/ - that has lots of information on Bundi and details of the hotel.

We want to travel from Orcha to Bundi but there doesn't seem to be a train to Kota(which is the nearest station to Bundi) so it looks as if we'll have to hire a car and driver.

Jorge Reverter · Jan 1st, 2006, 00:21

Stayed in Bruj Bhushanjee Haveli last September. The hotel is good but pricey. Take the standard rooms as they are similar to the more expensives. People/owners are kind but a bit odd, as an example, they don't accept indian buyers in his shop. They also have vegetarian food ( restaurant is not open to the public, you must arrange for it, and they do not serve alcoholic drinks) quite expensive. Only air coolers in the rooms no AC.

Probably next time I'll stay in another place, may be Haveli Katkoum just few metres away.

ruins_explorer · Jan 24th, 2006, 07:28

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Originally Posted by Jorge Reverter

Stayed in Bruj Bhushanjee Haveli last September. The hotel is good but pricey. Take the standard rooms as they are similar to the more expensives. People/owners are kind but a bit odd, as an example, they don't accept indian buyers in his shop. They also have vegetarian food ( restaurant is not open to the public, you must arrange for it, and they do not serve alcoholic drinks) quite expensive. Only air coolers in the rooms no AC.

Probably next time I'll stay in another place, may be Haveli Katkoum just few metres away.

Since there may be a next time for you, I'll update this old thread with some more recent info for you...
Katkoun has great food.

We stayed at Kasera Paradise. I think it's the newest Kasera property...the owner lady was very cool - also on the same street right below the palace. We liked it.

Lakshmi Bhabi · Jan 24th, 2006, 08:12

Hi Stippy,

Sorry to detract from Bundi but DO tell more about your bit of Bollywood!

Rakesh Jain · Jun 15th, 2006, 12:49

Dear friend
Bundi is a great place to visit - bus as u have mention that u visited Indore laos - I just want to know had u visited MANDU - one of the biggest fort of World.. just 110 km from Indore
rakesh

BabeInTheWoods · Jun 16th, 2006, 04:35

We went to Bundi last year. It was wonderful. We stayed at the Katkoun Guesthouse and were totally happy with it. The guy that runs it is a very friendly young man who frequently took the time to chat with us. That's where I took the photo of this little guy - Kush - who was his much beloved nephew. The rates were about 350 RP per night I think. The room we had was lovely and spacious with private bathroom with shower. The food was nice and you can go up on the rooftop and have a good view of part of town and the palace and fort up above. Watch the monkeys though. They get very close, sitting up on the walls watching for you to turn your head for just a mo so they can get your camera or bag. I wouldn't be surprised if they had a monkey pawnshop business running somewhere there.

All in all, I'd definately go back to Katkoun again.

machadinha · Nov 14th, 2006, 22:59

After yesterday's site crash (see message on top of main page), here's me hoping that guy with the Bundi (Boondi) pics will repost his link. Great stuff.

cyberhippie · Nov 14th, 2006, 23:03

And for all you girls the owner of the Katkoun also looks a bit like SRK!!

machadinha · Nov 14th, 2006, 23:05

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Originally Posted by machadinha

After yesterday's site crash (see message on top of main page), here's me hoping that guy with the Bundi (Boondi) pics will repost his link. Great stuff.

I think this was the one, now I'm just having trouble getting it into the nice little series he posted: http://flickr.com/photos/happysoul/

*this one perhaps? http://flickr.com/photos/tags/boondi/

deeps79 · Nov 15th, 2006, 14:11

here are the pics of boondi
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8650122...7594204801620/

i didnt realise that there was site crash........have fun, its a beautiful place.......

the other link is also mine but i post some specific pics for my fotoblog there.... http://photocurry.blogspot.com

thanx everyone

White Flower · Oct 20th, 2007, 07:55

Just returned from India and LOVED it.

I will add that the only place I hated was Bundi.
Women beware!

The men were aggressive to us, even though we had a male with us.We were suddenly mobbed by a large group of men who were very threatening and were getting right in our faces.My friend was very intimated and they reacted like mad animals with maniacal laughing in her face.
This was after being abused for no obvious reason, having someone try to run over my friends foot, and a child throw something at us.

All in the space of one street turn.

It must have just been a "bad hair day" for them.

singsub · Oct 20th, 2007, 09:03

i have been to Bundi. Its definitely worth a stay for a day. The palace/fort, the lake, the step wells, the cenotaphs at the edge of town and the 800 lights temple (or something) are worth a see. The bazar has a lot of colour and character. The phallic TV tower is an eyesore though.

Aishah · Oct 21st, 2007, 15:37

Great photos, deeps79! I really enjoyed them and Bundi too when i stayed there with my friends in Feb - we stayed at Royal Retreat. Sorry to hear of your experiences, White Flower - we were 3 middle aged women and no one bothered us!! It must have been a real pain in the neck for you. We all loved Bundi, easy to walk to stepwells etc. And for us, a fairly quiet small town with friendly people.

kristinm · Oct 21st, 2007, 16:16

We're staying at Kaktoun - everyone mentions the food!

Dec 31st, 2005, 19:16	#32
9hanover Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 83	Bundi We are visiting Bundi on our next trip to India and have booked into the Haveli Braj Bhushanjee which is a former royal residence run by brothers of the original family. They have an excellent website - http://www.kiplingsbundi.com/ - that has lots of information on Bundi and details of the hotel. We want to travel from Orcha to Bundi but there doesn't seem to be a train to Kota(which is the nearest station to Bundi) so it looks as if we'll have to hire a car and driver.

Jan 1st, 2006, 00:21	#33
Jorge Reverter Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 1,088	Stayed in Bruj Bhushanjee Haveli last September. The hotel is good but pricey. Take the standard rooms as they are similar to the more expensives. People/owners are kind but a bit odd, as an example, they don't accept indian buyers in his shop. They also have vegetarian food ( restaurant is not open to the public, you must arrange for it, and they do not serve alcoholic drinks) quite expensive. Only air coolers in the rooms no AC. Probably next time I'll stay in another place, may be Haveli Katkoum just few metres away. Attached Thumbnails

Jan 24th, 2006, 08:12	#35
Lakshmi Bhabi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 200	Extra Hi Stippy, Sorry to detract from Bundi but DO tell more about your bit of Bollywood!

Jun 16th, 2006, 04:35	#37
BabeInTheWoods Hedonist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 222	Katkoun Guesthouse We went to Bundi last year. It was wonderful. We stayed at the Katkoun Guesthouse and were totally happy with it. The guy that runs it is a very friendly young man who frequently took the time to chat with us. That's where I took the photo of this little guy - Kush - who was his much beloved nephew. The rates were about 350 RP per night I think. The room we had was lovely and spacious with private bathroom with shower. The food was nice and you can go up on the rooftop and have a good view of part of town and the palace and fort up above. Watch the monkeys though. They get very close, sitting up on the walls watching for you to turn your head for just a mo so they can get your camera or bag. I wouldn't be surprised if they had a monkey pawnshop business running somewhere there. All in all, I'd definately go back to Katkoun again. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My Journal: http://www.indiamike.com/india/journ...howjournal&j=6 My Photos: http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/m...8255&protype=1

Nov 14th, 2006, 22:59	#38
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 9,369	After yesterday's site crash (see message on top of main page), here's me hoping that guy with the Bundi (Boondi) pics will repost his link. Great stuff. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Jun 15th, 2006, 12:49	#36
Rakesh Jain Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indore (India) Posts: 18	Dear friend Bundi is a great place to visit - bus as u have mention that u visited Indore laos - I just want to know had u visited MANDU - one of the biggest fort of World.. just 110 km from Indore rakesh

Nov 14th, 2006, 23:03	#39
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,014	And for all you girls the owner of the Katkoun also looks a bit like SRK!!

Nov 15th, 2006, 14:11	#41
deeps79 A Travelling Photographer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 130	Boondi Pics here are the pics of boondi http://www.flickr.com/photos/8650122...7594204801620/ i didnt realise that there was site crash........have fun, its a beautiful place....... the other link is also mine but i post some specific pics for my fotoblog there.... http://photocurry.blogspot.com thanx everyone

Oct 20th, 2007, 07:55	#42
White Flower Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In a Garden Posts: 2	Just returned from India and LOVED it. I will add that the only place I hated was Bundi. Women beware! The men were aggressive to us, even though we had a male with us.We were suddenly mobbed by a large group of men who were very threatening and were getting right in our faces.My friend was very intimated and they reacted like mad animals with maniacal laughing in her face. This was after being abused for no obvious reason, having someone try to run over my friends foot, and a child throw something at us. All in the space of one street turn. It must have just been a "bad hair day" for them.

Oct 20th, 2007, 09:03	#43
singsub Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: singapore Posts: 801	i have been to Bundi. Its definitely worth a stay for a day. The palace/fort, the lake, the step wells, the cenotaphs at the edge of town and the 800 lights temple (or something) are worth a see. The bazar has a lot of colour and character. The phallic TV tower is an eyesore though.

Oct 21st, 2007, 15:37	#44
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,714	Great photos, deeps79! I really enjoyed them and Bundi too when i stayed there with my friends in Feb - we stayed at Royal Retreat. Sorry to hear of your experiences, White Flower - we were 3 middle aged women and no one bothered us!! It must have been a real pain in the neck for you. We all loved Bundi, easy to walk to stepwells etc. And for us, a fairly quiet small town with friendly people. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Oct 21st, 2007, 16:16	#45
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,280	We're staying at Kaktoun - everyone mentions the food!

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