बुंदी पारकोटा घाट — Bundi Parakota Ghat

About Bundi Parakota Ghat

English
An old ghat linked to the princely house of Bundi, crowned by a fort-like structure. The name carries the memory of a Rajput state.

हिन्दी
बुंदी राजघराने से जुड़ा पुराना घाट, जिसके ऊपर किले जैसी संरचना है। नाम में राजपूत रियासत की याद छिपी है।

History & Significance of Bundi Parakota Ghat

English
Bundi was a celebrated Rajput state of Rajasthan, and its ghat at Banaras is called Bundi Parakota — parakota meaning a place of fort-like walls. The structure above shows a Rajput touch. The steps are old, and from this stretch, near the Panchganga quarter, the northern arc of the ghats opens out. The ghat still keeps much of its old character.

हिन्दी
बुंदी राजस्थान की एक प्रसिद्ध राजपूत रियासत थी। बनारस में बने उसके घाट को बुंदी पारकोटा कहा जाता है — पारकोटा का अर्थ है किले जैसी दीवारों वाला स्थान। ऊपर की संरचना राजपूत शैली की झलक देती है। घाट की सीढ़ियाँ पुरानी हैं और पंचगंगा क्षेत्र के पास होने के कारण यहाँ से उत्तर का घाट-चाप दिखता है। यह घाट आज भी अपने पुराने रूप को सहेजे हुए है।

Best Time to Visit Bundi Parakota Ghat

Best time: Mornings 6-9 AM; the evening view toward Panchganga is fine too.

हिन्दी सुबह 6-9 बजे; शाम को पंचगंगा की ओर का दृश्य अच्छा है।

When to go: October to March.

हिन्दी अक्टूबर-मार्च।

Things to Do at Bundi Parakota Ghat

English

• See the fort-like structure above
• Walk toward Panchganga
• Sit quietly on the steps

हिन्दी

• ऊपर की किलेनुमा संरचना देखें
• पंचगंगा की ओर टहलें
• सीढ़ियों पर शांत बैठना

Highlights of Bundi Parakota Ghat

• The memory of Bundi state
• A fort-like structure
• Views of the northern ghat arc

• बुंदी रियासत की स्मृति
• किलेनुमा संरचना
• उत्तर के घाट-चाप का दृश्य

Festivals & Rituals at Bundi Parakota Ghat

Bathing festivals draw bathers here.

हिन्दी स्नान पर्वों पर यहाँ स्नान होता है।

Did You Know?

Bundi’s school of miniature painting is famed across India, and the ghat remembers its princely house.

हिन्दी बुंदी के चित्रकला-घराने भारत में प्रसिद्ध हैं, और यह घाट उसी राज्य की याद है।

Nearby Ghats & Attractions

• Panchganga Ghat (500 m)
• Venimadhav Ghat
• Hanuman Ghat (600 m)
• Lal Ghat

• पंचगंगा घाट (500 मी)
• वेनीमाधव घाट
• हनुमान घाट (600 मी)
• लाल घाट

Frequently Asked Questions about Bundi Parakota Ghat

Where is Bundi Parakota Ghat located?

Bundi Parakota Ghat (बुंदी पारकोटा घाट) is one of the ghats of Varanasi, on the western bank of the river Ganga at approximately 25.3165, 83.0195.

Why is Bundi Parakota Ghat famous?

An old ghat linked to the princely house of Bundi, crowned by a fort-like structure. The name carries the memory of a Rajput state.

What is the best time to visit Bundi Parakota Ghat?

Mornings 6-9 AM; the evening view toward Panchganga is fine too. The best season is October to March..

What can I do at Bundi Parakota Ghat?

See the fort-like structure above; Walk toward Panchganga; Sit quietly on the steps.

What is the history of Bundi Parakota Ghat?

Bundi was a celebrated Rajput state of Rajasthan, and its ghat at Banaras is called Bundi Parakota — parakota meaning a place of fort-like walls. The structure above shows a Rajput touch. The steps are old, and from this stretch, near the Panchganga quarter, the northern arc of the ghats opens out. The ghat still keeps much of its old character.

Which festivals are celebrated at Bundi Parakota Ghat?

Bathing festivals draw bathers here.

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