 Kota is a beautiful historic city of Rajasthan, located at a distance of about 245 km from Jaipur, on the eastern bank of the Chambal River. Once the part of the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Bundi, Kota was conquered in 1624 by the Mughal emperor Jehangir and was declared an independent princely state. Kota is famous for its enchantingly beautiful palaces, temples, museums and gardens, all reflecting the past glory of the town. The city attracts thousands of tourists every year. Visit and discover Kota with India Tours and Packages, which promises to offer you a fascinating holiday experience.
The major tourist attractions, which you can visit on your Kota Tour, include the City Fort and Palace, Rao Madho Singh Museum - exhibiting a good collection of artifacts including miniature paintings and ancient armory, Chambal Gardens - a beautiful picnic spot with a crocodiles pond, Haveli of Deaji - containing many amazing frescoes and paintings and the Jagmandir Palace - located in the middle of the artificial lake of Kishore Sagar. You can also enjoy day excursions to 9th century temple town of Baroli (55 km) and Bundi (35 km), which is known for its miniature paintings styles and the 14th century Taragarh Fort.
How to Reach
By Air: Jaipur (245 km) is the nearest domestic airport from Kota connecting the town from major cities of the country.
By Rail: Kota is located on the important Delhi-Mumbai rail route and so well connected by rail with major towns and cities of India.
By Road: Kota has a good road networks and is well connected by road with Jaipur (245 km), Udaipur (270 km) and Delhi (500 km).
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