Tour to Kota
Travel to Kota to explore the rich Indian tradition. Situated on the bank of Chambal River, the city was built by Maharao Madho Singh. Kota houses various tourist attractions like palaces, forts, temples, dams and museums. The city is also known for its army headquarters, fertilizer plants, Kota Doria Sarees, and agriculture products.
Places to see in Kota
City Fort Palace: City Fort Palace is situated on the eastern banks of the Chambal River. Constructed during the period of 17th century, this City Fort Palace shelters balustrades, rugged bastion, domes and ramparts. The main attraction of the fort palace is the Hathi Pol or the Elephant Gate that was constructed in the 17th century AD.
Rao Madho Singh Museum: Rao Madho Singh Museum is one of the best museums in India. This museum displays sculptures, ancient murals and arms as well as miniature paintings.
Jagmandir Palace: This palace is one of the historical attractions of Kota. This palace was once constructed by the queens of Kota in the year 1740. Located right in the center of Kishor Sagar Lake, the Jagmandir Palace was the place for relaxation for the royal personalities. The reflection of the palace on the lake is really awesome.
Haveli of Deaji: Known for its frescoes and paintings, the Haveli of Deaji is one of the magnificent mansions in Rajasthan.
Chambal Gardens: Chambel Gardens is one of the popular picnic spots in Kota. There is also a crocodile pond in this garden.
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Some of the other places of interest in Kota are:
- The Brij Vilas Palace Museum
- Kota Barrage
- Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
- Jag mandir Right
- Yatayat(traffic) park.
- Khade Ganesh Ji Temple
- Karneshawar Temple
- Godawari Dham
Things to do in Kota:
The tourists will find several exciting activities in Kota which will keep them busy all throughout their stay. In Kota you can enjoy boat safari on the Chambal River. During your boat safari you can also watch crocodiles from close distance which is a thrilling experience in itself. Tour to Kota India, The Boat Safari begins from Chambal Garden.
The tourists cannot afford to miss shopping in Kota. In this city you can purchase Kota doria sarees, gold jewelries, bangles, curtains and handmade puppets. Moreover, from Kota you can also embark on excursions to various places like Baroli, Nahargarh Fort, Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary and Bundi.
Travel tips for Kota:
The best season for visiting Kota is from October to February. During winter you have to carry light woolen clothes along with you. The people in Kota are well-versed in English, Hindi and Rajasthani. To move within the city, you can opt for cycle-rickshaws or auto-rickshaws. Tour to Kota India
Getting to Kota:
The nearby airport is located at Jaipur. The Jaipur airport is just 240 kilometers from Kota. Kota city is well connected by roadways. By road Kota is connected with others parts of India like Delhi and Ahmedabad. Kota also has a railway station. If you are traveling by train from Delhi you will take about 10 hours to reach Kota.
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