Kota is about 240 kilometres from Jaipur and is a wonderful tourist destination. Located on the bank of the Chambal river, Kota is an industrial town of Rajasthan. Kota is famous for its architectural heritage that is reflected in its various monuments that dot Kota.
Kota came under the Chauhans in the 12th century, who made Bundi their capital. Bundi is about 36 kilometres from Kota. In 1624, Jehangir made Kota an independent state and after the coming of the British, Kota became part of the British empire.
Kota has a number of wonderful tourist attractions. The city fort and palace is the main attraction of Kota. The fort is located on the eastern bank of the Chambal river. The fort houses a number of beautiful monuments. The museum within the palace is a must visit for tourists. The museum has a wide collection of sculptures, artefacts, miniature paintings and old weapons.
Some other places of tourist interest in Kota include Kota Barrage, Jag Mandir, Chambal Garden, Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, Haveli of Devataji and the Government Museum. There are a number of nearby tourist attractions that you can visit on your tour to Kota.
Jaipur is the nearest airport to Kota, which is about 240 kilometres away. Kota has a railway station that that connects Kota with other parts of the country. Kota is also well connected by road with other parts of the state.
Tourism in Rajasthan offers complete information on various travel destinations and hotels in Rajasthan. Tourism in Rajasthan also provides online booking facility for tour packages to Rajasthan and hotel room booking in Rajasthan. To book a tour to Kota or a hotel room in Kota, all you have to do is just fill up the form given below.
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