Women's festival where married women sing Kajli folk songs and swing on decorated jhulas (swings) near Nawal Sagar Lake in Bundi.
Why it mattersA Hadoti-region variation of Teej unique to Bundi, celebrating the monsoon and marital devotion.
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ISSUE Nº 47 · MAY 2026
Festival · RAJASTHAN
Kajli Teej.
August (Bhadra Krishna Tritiya) · Bundi
Going for this? Bundi in August
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August keeps the monsoon flowing through Bundi. The stepwells are at maximum water level — Raniji ki Baori, the most famous, has water climbing halfway up its carved columns. The town turns green in a way that dry-season visitors can't imagine. Teej festival brings colour and celebration to the old city. Independence Day is a local affair. Humidity is high but temperatures (27-33°C) are the most tolerable of summer.
Getting there
Elevation
268 m
Nearest airport
Jaipur (210km) / Kota (35km)
Nearest railway
Kota Junction (35km)
Live in Bundi
Where to stay in Bundi
Kasera Heritage View
₹800-1800/nightheritage guesthouse · Old cityAnother restored haveli but quieter than the backpacker spots. The owner Kesri Singh is a fountain of Bundi history. Rooms are small but atmospheric — carved wooden doors, painted walls, courtyard with pigeons. He arranges stepwell tours and village visits.
Bundi Vilas
₹600-1500/nighthaveli guesthouse · Below Taragarh FortA 300-year-old haveli with rooms overlooking Nawal Sagar. The rooftop is the best sunset spot in Bundi. Run by a local family who cook Rajasthani dinner on request. The murals in the common areas are older than most museums. Backpacker favourite for a reason.
Where to eat
Hadoti Palace Restaurant
Civil Lines · ₹₹SignatureRajasthani thali with Taragarh-fort view
The terrace and pool deck open around 6 pm — order an early dinner up there rather than the indoor hall, which gets warm in summer evenings.
Kasera Heritage View Rooftop Restaurant
Near Garh Palace · ₹₹Signaturerooftop breakfast with palace view
Breakfast is the move here, not dinner — the morning light hits the palace ramparts directly opposite the rooftop and that is the shot that makes Kasera local-famous.
Bundi Vilas Rooftop
Old City / Garh Palace Wall · ₹₹₹Signaturerooftop set dinner with Garh Palace view
Dinner is a single sitting, set menu, residents-priority. Call by lunchtime if you're a non-resident; the kitchen plans plate counts for the rooftop only.
Morgan's Place
Near Bundi Palace, old town · ₹₹SignatureDal baati churma thali
Sunset slot books out in winter season — arrive by 5:30pm to claim a parapet table facing the palace facade.
What else to see in Bundi
Taragarh Fort
Star Fort built in 1354. Massive structure with huge reservoirs and views over the blue city of Bundi.
fort2-3 hoursRaniji Ki Baori
Multi-storied stepwell from 1699 with 46-meter depth. Intricately carved pillars and elephant sculptures.
monument30 minBundi Palace (Garh Palace)
Rajput palace famous for Bundi-style miniature murals depicting court life, mythology, and nature.
palace1-2 hours
Other festivals in Bundi
Other festivals in August, elsewhere
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