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Introduction of Kota |
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Kota is a
fascinating mixture of medieval grandeur and modern industrialization.
Kota is situated on the banks of the Chambal river below a deep gorge
at an altitude of 515 meters above sea level. Kota lies in a tract of
country that straddled a major trade route from New Delhi to Gujarat.
Kota, with its irrigation and hydro-electricity projects, atomic power
projects and other industrial units has now transformed itself into
the industrial capital of Rajasthan. The temperature is neither too
hot nor too cold. In summers the temperature is around 43 degree
Celsius and in winters it is around 5 degreeCelsius. The best season
to visit Kota is from August to February. English, Hindi and
Rajasthani are the common languages which are spoken here. The city is
also well known for its traditional handicrafts industry. In Summers,
the temperature is around 38.1º Celsius and in winters it is around
5.5º Celsius. Hindi, Rajasthani, Sindhi, Urdu and English are the
common languages which are spoken here. |
Kota
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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
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History of Kota |
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The Hada chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered
the territory in the 14th century and founded Bundi and Hadoti. Later,
during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, at the beginning of the
17th century, Rao Ratan Singh, the ruler of Bundi, gave his son, Madho
Singh, the smaller principality of Kota. In course of time Kota came
to be regarded as a hallmark of Rajput power and culture. In the past
Kota was a small independent state surrounded by more powerful
neighbours. Under the guidance of the able ruler Zalim Singh in the
19th century, Kota prospered but it then foundered on his death. The
British reunited the territory in 1894 and imposed stability. |
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Tourist Attraction in Kota |
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The main tourist attractions of Kota are
the
Kota Fort
and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Kota fort was constructed from
the year 1625 onwards. It is an example of organic growth and there is
no overall plan to the development of the area within the walls. The Bhim Mahal, a large Durbar Hall, is early 18th century and is covered
with Rajput miniatures documenting the towns periods of expansion and
recording Kota’s legends. The Umaid Bhawan Palace in 1904 was built
for the Maharao Umaid Singh II and designed by Sir Samuel Swinton
Jacob in collaboration with the Indian designers. Its exterior is
buff–coloured stone with a stucco finish and include much typical
Rajput detail. The interior, however is Edwardian with a fine
drawing–room, banquet hall and garden. The Umaid Bhawan Palace has now
been converted into a heritage hotel.
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Other Various tourist attractions |
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Other
Various Tourist attractions in Kota are the
Jag Mandir,
Brij Raj Bhawan Palace,
Kota Barrage,
Rao Madho Singh Ji Museum,
Chambal Garden a splendid haveli with beautiful frescoes and
the royal cenotaphs |
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Boating at
Chambal Garden |
Umed Bhawan
Palace |
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How to get here |
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By Air:
Jaipur which is about 245 km is the nearest airport.
By Rail:
Lying on the Delhi - Mumbai route, Kota is well served by regular and
superfast rail services.
By Road:
A good network of road connections links Kota with many important
cities in and outside the 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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