A former fort, an old palace: Explore the rustic charms of eastern Rajasthan


Bundi Palace and Taragarh Fort at the top of the hill. — Photos: AMAR GROVER

From the battlements I savour the view. To my left, Kalisil Lake’s waters shimmer in a soft haze. In front, beyond sloping thickets of shrubbery lies a pretty patchwork of verdant fields with dark hills edging the horizon.

Lowing buffaloes and the occasional tinkle of goats’ bells break the stillness. In this eyrie I’m also spoilt for choice: to linger on the curtained day-bed in one bastion or wallow in the other’s jacuzzi.

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