The town of Kota was once the part of the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Bundi. It became a separate princely state in the 17th century. Apart from the several monuments that reflect the erstwhile glory of the town, Kota is also known for its palaces and gardens.

Tourist Attractions in Kota

There are a number of interesting places to be visit in Kota. The city fort and palace, one of its main attractions, is located on the eastern banks of the Chambal River, near the Kota Barrage. This type of fort-palace complex is one of the largest to be found in the state of Rajasthan. The museum within the city palace is worth visiting, as it houses a good collection of artifacts. Kishore Sagar tank, built in 1346, located near the palace is an important tourist attraction. The little Jagmandir palace, built on a small island at the center of this

tank by one of the local rulers in 1740, is another place to visit. Adjacent to the Kishore Sagar is the Brij Vilas Palace Museum, a small government museum. Other tourist spots in Kota include a number of gardens. The Chambal gardens and the Chhattar Bilas gardens are the main ones to be visited. Chhattar Bilas gardens have a number of royal cenotaphs.

The town of Bundi is 36 km from Kota and was the capital of one of the erstwhile Rajput princely states. A number of monuments are to be found in Bundi. Baroli, 56 km southwest of Kota, is known for its ancient temples. These temples date back to the 9th century and are some of the oldest temples to be found in the state of Rajasthan.

Accommodation in Kota

Budget hotels are few in Kota. Most of the accommodation available here is mid range. One can also find erstwhile palaces converted into hotels here. In order to make the travel tour to Kota even more joyful we at IndiaHotelsAndResorts.com offer just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in Kota. We at IndiaHotelsAndResorts.com can customize the tour package and offer the hotel accommodation. The reservations of the room can be made well in advance as per the requirements of the tour.

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