Kota
Located on the banks of the Chambal River, Kota is famous for its gold, Doria sarees, Kota stone and silk sarees. The city is known for its distinct style of forts, palaces and temples.
Heritage
A prestigious relics of a royal existence, silver furniture, Rajput weaponry
Lakes
A popular attraction with boating
Best Time to Visit
Ideal Duration
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Not Required
One of the most vivid travel destinations in Rajasthan,
Kota reveals pages of rich history through its amazing unexplored prehistoric caves, its exquisite palaces with sprawling interiors, unassailable forts and glimmering waterways which provide the perfect foil to intricate frescos and striking unusual wildlife. Some of tourist attractions include the Kishore Sagar Lake located beside the sprawling tangerine Brij Vilas Museum. Visit the City Palace, walking through a gateway decorated with rearing elephants housing the unusual Rao Madho Singh Museum, where you’ll find relics of a royal existence, displaying silver furniture, Rajput weaponry and a lot more. Kota Barrage is a dam built on River Chambal, an important waterfront that cools this arid town. The river has provided much needed water for irrigation of its fertile land. There is more to enjoy in Kota.
You may picnic, in the Chambal Garden, a sculpted paradise which provides a backdrop to the mighty Chambal River.
The garden located at Amar Niwas against the landscape of the river encloses a well maintained pond, inhabited by crocodiles. A town bounded by the Mokandara hills upon the Malwa Plateau is a good destination for tourism in Kota. This town is home to the famous Kota stone used for construction of stylish interiors and the much sought after, finely woven, exquisite Kota saris. Kota offers an admixture of perfect experiences, be it their cuisine, sharing dal, baati choorma or boating in one of the several lakes. Our detailed holiday guide to Kota can help in discovering offbeat and popular sightseeing places. Get the best tour plans to manage long and short tours and get informed about lesser known activities for a memorable Kota tour experience.
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Best Time to Visit Kota
Summers in Kota start from March and last till June. The period is characterized by relentless dry heat with day time temperatures lying between 32°C and 45°C. The uncomfortable weather conditions make it inadvisable to visit Kota during summers.
Kota experiences monsoon season during the July to September months. The temperatures during this season are considerably lower with torrential rains. Kota receives about 660.6mm of annual rainfall. However there is considerably higher humidity than other times of the year.
The pleasant winter season is the period between October and February. Temperatures lie between 14°C and 30°C making it perfect for outdoor excursions and sightseeing. The low humidity makes the outdoors even more comfortable. In essence, this is the peak tourist season for Kota, offering the perfect concoction of a comfortable climate and unquenched wanderlust.
Popular Attractions Kota
Chambal Garden Kota
On the bank of the Chambal River, one can notice a well groomed park known by the name of Chambal Garden.
Umed Bhawan Palace Kota
Displaying a blend of Rajput and Victorian architecture, Umed Bhawan Palace has an aura of its own.
Brijraj Bhawan Palace Kota
The colonial style architecture is located on the bank of river Chamba. Rooms in the palace offer panoramic views of the Chambal River. The palace has large spacious rooms that are tastefully done up with antique furniture.
City Palace Kota
Witness the wealth and treasures of Kota at City Palace. One of the major tourist attractions in Kota, this palace is decorated with beautiful frescos, wall paintings, mirror hangings, mirror ceiling, and flower decorations.
Garadia Mahadev Temple Kota
At an altitude of around 500 feet from mean sea level, lies a gorge through which runs the river Chambal. Gigantic cliffs lie on either sides of the gorge.
Kansua Temple Kota
Kansua Temple is situated on the banks of River Chambal in Kota which is one of the major cities in Rajasthan. Karneshwar temple is another name of Kansua Temple, which is famous for its four headed Shivlinga which looks unique and beautiful.
Maharao Madho Singh Museum Kota
This museum is the treasure house of artistic items used by the rulers of Kota.
Jag Mandir Kota
In the middle of Kishore Sagar Lake lies the beautiful red stone monument called Jag Mandir. It was built by one of the queens of Kota, in the year 1740.
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An insignia of Rajput traditions and valiance, Kota is an appealing tourist destination positioned on the banks of Chambal River. Historical forts, beautiful temples, and striking palaces boasting stunning architecture of ancient era are meticulously located in Kota. Moreover, Kota is also renowned for gripping handicrafts, textile weaving, educational hub, cotton milling and dairy products. Thus, this city is horded by the tourists all round the year. To cater the tourists a comfortable stay, there are several quality hotels and resorts in Kota.
The hotels in Kota offers hospitable staff that strives its best to provide congenial sojourn to the guests. These spacious and scrupulously designed hotels offer topnotch amenities such as front desk, laundry, doctor on call, gymnasium, etc.
These accommodation options in Kota offer lip smacking dining services to pamper the taste buds of the guests. The well-appointed rooms of these hotels are equipped with beautiful interiors, fine furnishings and first-rate amenities such as air-conditioning, room service, attached bathroom, etc. Most of these hotels are apt for both business and leisure travelers. From luxurious five-star hotels to pocket-friendly budget hotels, Kota has a perfect and snug accommodation option for all types of budget categories. Some of the major hotels offering memorable stay to the travelers in Kota are Hotel Surya Royal, Hotel Leisure Inn, The Grand Chandiram, The Uday Regency, Hotel Menaal Regency, Hotel Palkiya Haveli and WelcomHeritage Umed Bhawan Palace.