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                                                                                    Tourist Attraction of Kota

 

Kota is an attractive tourist destination on the banks of the Chambal river and is one of the most lively and charming cities in the state of Rajasthan. The Kota travel guide will let you know more about the city. As per historians, the city was founded in the 12th century and Kota is a part of the Malwa Plateau. The basic establishment of Kota city was laid on 1264 AD as soon as the Rajput took over the place from a local tribal leader. With a glorious past and prosperous heritage and history, Kota kings were well-known for their legendary performances in wars fought with Mughal rulers.

A monument to Rajput traditions and bravery, Kota is famous for its wonderful heritage. Kota’s coat of arms was extremely well known for its wonderful design and is exhibited in museums in Kota. Striking temples with numerous renowned stories behind them, historical forts and impressive palaces with Rajput architectural styles are all housed in the landscape of Kota. Kota is well-known for textile weaving, imposing handicrafts, oilseed and cotton milling, distilleries and dairy products. The renowned Doria Saris are created from the weaving mills of Kota. Metal handicrafts are specialty products of Kota’s expert artists. Kota is also famous for the Victorian style structures built here modeled on British design.

 

Kota Fort :-  Kota Fort is one of the largest forts in Rajasthan. The fort was built in 1264, but was expanded over the years, reaching its present size in 1625, when the city palace was completed. The fort is not well-maintained so it is looking a bit run-down, but the palaces are in good condition. You enter the fort through the south Naya Darwaja Gate (New Gate). There are some good views from the walls of the fort.

 

City Palace :-  City palace is the monument for the glorious royal past of the Kota city, A confabulation of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and art. The palace is adorned with imposing wall paintings, mirror walls, mirror ceilings, hanging illuminated lights and floral decorations. Breathtaking marble flooring and walls and stylish fashioned entrance, all these make City Palace a memorable location. City Palace encloses a grand museum enclosing huge collection of medieval weaponries, costumes and apparels of erstwhile kings and queens, artifacts and handicrafts showing the cultural heritage of the bygone splendid days.

 

Chambal Gardens :- The Chambal Gardens is located at Amar Niwas, on the banks of the Chambal River.Owing to its landscaped garden and picturesque setting, it is considered to be an ideal picnic spot.At the center of the garden, there is a pond that houses some crocodiles and a suspension bridge overhead. Gharials can be seen in this pond. Boat rides can be taken in the pond.

Kishore Sagar :-

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. A cute palace named as Jagmadir is located at the heart of the museum. The enchanting palace is a red sand stone monument of the grandeur days of Kota. The reflections of the exquisite palace walls and domes in the azure water of the Kishore Sagar Lake are breathtaking.

Maharao Madho Singh Museum :-Maharao Madho Singh Museum is situated in the old palace.The museum has a superb collection of Rajput miniature paintings of the Kota school,exquisite sculptures,frescoes and armoury. The museum also houses a rich repository of artistic items used by the Kota rulers.

The Government Museum :- The Government Museum, housed in the Brijvilas Palace near the Kishore Sagar, the museum displays a rich collection of rare coins,manuscripts and a representative selection of Hadoti sculpture.Especially noteworthy is an exquisitely sculptured statue brought here from Baroli.

Jag mandir Palace :- The Jag mandir Palace was built by one of the queens of Kota, in the year 1740. It is situated in the middle of the artificial Kishor Sagar Lake that was built by Prince Dehra Deh of Bundi in 1346 AD.In the past, this red sandstone monument served as the pleasure palace of the erstwhile kings of Kota.

Tourists can opt for boat rides in the lake and enjoy the reflections of the palace walls and domes of the Jagmandir Palace in the crystal waters of Kishor Sagar Lake. Situated nearby is the Keshar Bagh that is mainly known for its royal cenotaphs.

Haveli of Devta Shridharji :-  The Haveli of Devta Shridharji is situated at the centre of the busy market. It is mainly known for the frescoes and the paintings that decorate its walls.

 

Mathuradheesh Mandir :-  The Mathuradheesh Mandir is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his followers of the Vallabh sect. Lord Krishna is seen here with a flute and accompanied by Radha.

Godavari Dham Temple:-  The Godavari Dham Temple is situated on the banks of the Chambal River. The temple is a white marble structure with high towers.

Garadia Mahadev :-  The Garadia Mahadev temple is situated at the gorge of the Chambal River and offers a panoramic view of the Chambal gorge and plains. It is considered to be one of the popular picnic spots in Kota.

Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary :-  The Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1955. Prior to that, it was the preferred hunting ground of the royal rulers of Kota as a large number of deer, tigers and rhinos inhabited this dense forest.This sanctuary is now the home to animals like sloth bears, leopards, nilgai, antelopes, wolves and deer.