Kota is an important historic city of Rajasthan. Once the part of the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Bundi, Kota became an independent princely state in 1624, when the Mughal emperor Jehangir defeated its rulers. Kota is famous for its architectural heritage comprising of beautiful palaces, temples, museums, all reflecting the splendor of the bygone era. Kota has a number of exciting tourist attractions to see. The major tourist attractions in Kota Tour include the City Fort and Palace, Rao Madho Singh Museum, Jagmandir Palace, Haveli of Deaji and Chambal Gardens among many more.
Things to See in Kota
City Fort Palace: Located on the eastern banks of the Chambal River, the 17th century City Fort and Palace is the prime tourist attraction of Kota. One of the largest fort complexes in Rajasthan, it houses the rugged bastion, ramparts, with delicate domes and balustrades. The Hathi Pol (Elephant Gate) built in the 17th century AD is the beautiful entrance to the fort.
Rao Madho Singh Museum: One of the finest museums in Rajasthan, it exhibits a good collection of artifacts including miniature paintings, magnificent sculptures, and ancient murals and arms.
Jagmandir Palace: Built by one of the queens of Kota in 1740, the Jagmandir Palace was once the pleasure palace of kings in the middle of the beautiful Kishor Sagar Lake. Its reflection in crystal waters of the lake offers a breathtaking view to visitors.
Haveli of Deaji: One of the beautiful mansions in Rajasthan, the Haveli of Deaji in Kota is famous for its amazing frescoes and paintings.
Chambal Gardens: It's an enchanting picnic spot with a crocodile's pond.
Other not to be missed tourist attractions in Kota include the Brij Vilas Palace Museum, Kota Barrage and Rana Pratap Sagar Dam.
Things to Do in Kota
Kota offers an exciting range of activities to its visitors. You can enjoy excursions to the 9th century temple town of Baroli (55 km) and Bundi (35 km), Nahargarh Fort (145 km) and Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary (50 km), famous for its variety of wildlife including antelopes, bears, leopards, panthers, sambars, spotted deer and wild boars. On tours to Kota, you can shop for world-famous Kota doria sarees and gold jewelries. The cotton and silk sarees of Kota fetch top prices around the country.
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