Kota Rajasthan

Kota Rajasthan

Kota is a city on the Chambal River in Rajasthan, northern India. Inside the Kota Garh, or City Palace, the Maharao Madho Singh Museum exhibits miniature paintings and antique weapons. South, along the river, tranquil Chambal Garden has a pond with crocodiles. Northeast, 18th-century Jagmandir Palace sits in the middle of Kishore Sagar Lake. Seven Wonders Park includes mini replicas of the Eiffel Tower and Taj Mahal.

Seven wonder's park

A newly opened park and now a premier attraction of Kota, this park has replicas of the Seven Wonders of The World including Taj Mahal, Pyramids of Egypt, Eiffel Tower, Brazil's Christ the Redeemer, Statue of Liberty and Rome's Colosseum.

Kishier sagar jag Mandir palace

Kishore Sagar is an artificial picturesque lake dating back to 1346 constructed by the Bundi Prince Dehra Deh. It located by the side of attractive Brij Vilas palace museum.

Garedia mahadev

Situated in Daulatganj near Kota, Garadiya Mahadev Temple is not just a revered Hindu temple but also a popular tourist spot because of its location at the scenic Chambal gorge. Perched at a height of 500 feet from the mean sea level on a picturesque cliff, the temple is enshrined by Hindu God Shiva. Boasting of immense scenic beauty, views of the virgin green plains sprawling all over and flanked by river Chambal on the side, the place is one of the most ideal picnic spots in the region. The presence of several peacocks and other avian species attract a lot of birdwatchers and photography buffs. 

Kota barrage

One of the most popular place among the locals, Kota Barrage is frequented for its peaceful evenings along the riverside. Kota Barrage is a dam built on Chambal River and is located quite close to the main city.

Chambal garden

Chambal Garden, a beautiful garden in the backdrop of Chambal river, is a much sought picnic spot in Kota. The garden located at Amar Niwas on the landscape of Chambal river encloses a well maintained pond, a habitat for crocodile.

Khade Ganesh ji temple

Believed to be more than 600 years old idol, Khade Ganesh is one of the most important religious place in Kota.

Kaithoon

Kaithoon is renowned for the specialized designer hand woven saris named as Kota Doria saris. These saris are hand woven with real gold threads. The textile weaving rules this place.

City palace Kota

confabulation of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and art, the City Palace is a monument of the glorious royal past of the Kota city. City palace is a fantastic landmark in Kota attracting thousands of tourists every year.

Godavari Dham Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is based on the banks of river Chambal. The temple hosts a special morning and midnight aarti on Tuesdays and Saturdays which is attended by hundreds of pilgrims. Besides, the temple also houses idols of several other gods and goddesses including Lord Shiva, Bhairav, Ganpati etc.

Gaipernath Waterfall is situated near Kota city centre in Kota. It is a picturesque tourist spot popular for picnics, small treks, nature photography and the like. The ideal time to visit the waterfall is during monsoons when the rains refurbish the water reserves and you can experience the cascading falls in all its glory. You can also take a dip in the freshwater at the base.

Government Museum is a perfect depiction of the culture and history of Rajasthan. The museum is replete with artefacts, archaeological findings, documents, coins and other valuable exhibits. One of the most prominent exhibit is the statue brought from Baroli. Photography is prohibited.

Rao Madhav singh museum

the premises of Old Palace of Kota, Rao Madho Singh Museum boasts of an incredible collection of rich artefacts and documents depicting the history and culture of Rajasthan. Silver figurines, terracotta figures, coins, sculptures and manuscripts attracts the students, historians and tourists alike. The museum sprawls over two storeys in several galleries.

Mathuradheesh Mandir is a Vallabh sect temple in Rampura, Kota, believed to have been constructed by the Rajput Kings. The temple is enshrined by Mathuradheesh - an incarnation of Lord Krishna. It is also believed that Lord Vishnu took his eighth incarnation as Lord Krishna. The temple follows the rituals and customs of the Vaishnava culture.

Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary is situated around 56 kms away from Kota near Bundi. The sanctuary boasts of a rich wildlife and is home to asiatic elephant, sambar deer, elks etc among several other exotic animal and plant species. The sanctuary is mostly popular for wildlife safaris, treks and sightseeing. Initially it was used as a hunting ground by the Royal families.

Kansua Temple is one of the most ancient temples near Bundi in Kota which is enshrined by Lord Shiva. The temple houses a shivalinga which has four heads; it is believed that the shrine was constructed by the Pandavas when they visited Kota during their exile. The temple is built just right by River Chambal and is also known as Karneshwar Temple.

Shivpuri Dham is one the ancient most and unique temple in Kota. It has as many as 525 shivalingas at one place. The place is thronged by pilgrims and devotees all through the year; however, the busiest time of the year is Shivratri or Rasleela. Between the shivalingas, there is a huge statue of God Pashupati Nath.

Raniji Ki Baoli is an ancient baoli (stepwell) near Kota in Bundi. It was built by the Rajputs and boasts of a striking architecture. The baoli has a narrow gateway lined with four sturdy pillars and slender arched on the high roof. A flight of stairs descend into a part well, part temple and part palace with scarce water reserves. Raniji Ki Baoli is an important heritage monument of the city.

The city is famous for its ancient heritage, historic monuments, modern attractions, beautiful scenic views across the river Chambal. The city is an important industrial hub of Rajasthan and is also quite popular among students community preparing for the prestigious IIT Jee competitive examination. Highly enthralling city – it will captivate you with its intriguing attractions and popular places to visit.

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