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Introduction of Kota |
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Kota is the
third largest city of Rajasthan. It is located 240 kms to the south of
state capital Jaipur. Kota has modern industrialization and it is a
fascinating mixture of medieval grandeur. Kota is located at an
elevation of 515 meters above sea level on the banks of the Chambal
river below a deep gorge. Kota lies in an area of country that
straddled a major trade route from New Delhi to Gujarat.
Kota has
now changed itself into the industrial capital of Rajasthan with its
hydro-electricity and irrigation projects, atomic power projects and
other industrial units. Kota is also well-known for its traditional
handicrafts industry. Temperature of Kota is neither too hot nor too
cold. Temperature is about 43 degree Celsius in Summers and it is
about 5 degree Celsius in Winters. Best time to visit Kota is from
August to February. Languages which are spoken in Kota are Rajasthani,
English, Hindi, Sindhi and Urdu. |
Kota
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History of Kota |
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In the 12th
century the Hada chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory and
founded Hadoti and Bundi. During the rule of Mughal Emperor Jahangir
afterwards, in the early 17th century the ruler of Bundi, Rao Ratan
Singh, gave his son, Madho Singh, the smaller principality of Kota.
Kota is considered as a hallmark of Rajput culture and power in the
course of time. Kota was a small independent state in the past which
is enclosed by more powerful neighbours. Kota prospered in the 19th
century under the guidance of the ruler Zalim Singh. In 1894 the
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Tourist Attraction in Kota |
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Important tourist attractions in Kota are
Umaid Bhawan
Palace and
Kota Fort.
Umaid Bhawan Palace was constructed for Maharao Umaid Singh II in
1904. It was designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob in support of Indian
designers. Interior of the palace has a banquet hall, garden and a
drawing room. Exterior is buff–coloured stone with a stucco finish and
include much typical Rajput detail. Umaid Bhawan Palace has now been
changed into a heritage hotel. Kota fort is an example of organic
growth and there is no overall plan to the development of the area
within the walls.
It was constructed from the
year 1625 onwards. Bhim Mahal – Bhim Mahal is a large Durbar Hall
which is enclosed with Rajput miniatures documenting the towns periods
of expansion and recording Kota’s legends.
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Other Various tourist attractions |
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Other
Various Tourist attractions in Kota are
Brij Raj Bhawan Palace,
Rao Madho Singh Ji Museum,
Kota Barrage,
Jag Mandir, the royal
cenotaphs and
Chambal Garden
a wonderful haveli with beautiful frescoes.
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Boating at
Chambal Garden |
Umed Bhawan
Palace |
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How to Reach Kota |
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By Rail:
Kota is well-connected by regular and superfast rail services. Kota
lies on Delhi - Mumbai route.
By Road:
Kota is linked with a good network of roads with many important cities
in and outside the Rajasthan.
By Air:
Kota is also well-connected by air. The nearest airport from Kota is
Jaipur which is about 245 km away from Kota. |
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You will visit
“Kota”
during the below Tours of Rajasthan |
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31 Days Rajasthan Tour
(Including Kota)
31 Days / 30 Nights
Delhi - Alwar - Deeg - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Dholpur -
Ranthambore - Tonk - Bundi
- Jhalawar - Kota - Bijolia - Chittorgarh - Dungarpur - Banswara -
Udaipur - Rajsamand -
Nathdwara - Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Mount Abu - Rohetgarh - Jodhpur -
Jaisalmer - Bikaner -
Nagaur - Mandawa - Sikar - Jhunjhunu -Jaipur - Delhi
28 Days Rajasthan Heritage
Tour (Including Kota)
28 Days / 27 Nights
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bhandarej - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner
- Gajner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Rohetgarh - Deogarh - Ranakpur -
Mount Abu - Udaipur - Dungarpur - Chittorgarh - Kota - Ranthambore -
Bharatpur - Delhi
24 Days Forts and Palaces Tour
(Including Kota)
24 Days / 23 Nights
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bhandarej - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner
- Gajner - Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Mount Abu -
Udaipur - Kota - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Delhi
17 Days Rajasthan Vacations
Tour (Including Kota)
17 Days / 16 Nights
Delhi - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Ranthambore - Kota - Bundi -
Chittorgarh Pushkar - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
16 Days Cultural Rajasthan
Tour (Including Kota)
16 Days / 15 Nights
Delhi - Agra - Bhandarej - Ranthambore - Kota - Bundi - Chittorgarh –
Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Delhi |
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Map of Kota |
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