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TOURISM IN RAJASTHAN

General Information: City info, Area, Clothing & Season
Sightseeing: Brijraj bhawan, Umed bhawan …
Excursion: Baroli, Rana Pratap sagar …
Where to Stay: Hotels of Kota (category wise)
Fair & Festivals Desert Festival ….
Travel Information: How to get there, Air, Rail, Road & Distances

SIGHTSEEING

Chambal Garden: The lush green garden at Amar Niwas makes a lovely picnic spot. While absorbing the ambience of the place one can enjoy a boat ride.

Maharao Madho Singh Museum: Situated in the old palace, it houses a rich collection of Rajput miniature paintings of the Kota school, exquisite antiques. The museum is a veritable treasure house of artistic items used by the rulers of Kota.

The Government Museum: It is situated in Brijvilas Palace near Kishor Sagar Lake. It has a superb collection of rare coins, manuscripts and a representatives selection of Hadoti sculptured freeze brought here from Baroli is note worthy for its beauty and historical interest. Photography is prohibited. Permitted by the Director of Archaeology and Museums, Jaipur.

Jag Mandir: A picturesque artificial lake Kishor Sagar was constructed in 1346AD by the prince Dher Deh of Bundi. Jug Mandir an aesthetic monument was built in the middle of this lake with ripples of its blue waters enchancing the serenity. Near the lake is Keshar Bagh, famous for its royal cenotaphs.

Haveli of Devtaji: In the busy market is located the Haveli of Devta Shridharji, famous for its beautiful frescos. Some rooms of this Haveli are full of wall paintings, which are worth a visit. Prior permission is repaired to visit it as it is a private residence.

Kota Baggare: This is a part of the irrigation canal system on Chambal River. The setting is beautiful ideal for a stroll.

Umed Bhawan: Designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, it is an attractive creation in beige stone. One half of it is now the residence of the Rajmata and other half has been converted into a Heritage Hotel.

Brijraj Bhawan: Another interesting palace is Brijraj Bhawan, high above the banks of the Chambal River. This white-pillared colonial building was once the British Residency.

Other Places to visit : Kansua temple, where a rare four faced Shivlinga is installed; Bhitria Kund, Adhar Shila and Budh Singh Bafna Haveli are Worth Seeing.

EXCURSIONS

Badoli (48 km): Away, on the way to Pratap Sagar Dam lies one of the oldest and most spectacular temple complexes in Rajasthan going back to the 9th century AD. It is built a little before the classical period of temple building. The craftsmanship seen here is stunning. The carving and the figure of Nataraja, Shiva as the cosmic dancer on the door of the mandap are bewitching. There are many other interesting shrines in the vicinity.

Rana Pratap Sagar Dam & Bhanisrodgarh (50-55 km): These two places come under Chittaurgarh district. Bhainsrodgarh is located on the right bank of Chambal River. It has wonderful surroundings and whole village is established within the fort. On the away, the ancient temple of Gaper Nath Mahadev can be visited which is a beautiful picnic spot.

Bhanddeora Temple (Ramgarh) : 110 kms: Ramgarh, north of Kota is known for its centuries, old temple ruins. Somewhat off the beaten track these are accessible by jeep. The Bhand Deora Temple is in Baran district. Built in the 11th Century, and renovated in the following century, it is perched on Ramgarh hill, and is now in ruins.

The Remains of Garhgacch: Those 9th & 13th century temples, made of red stone are in Baran district. Nahargarh Fort: The Fort is an example of Mughal architecture kade of red stone.

Sitabari (120 km): Situated near the village of Kelwara in Baran district, this is a beautiful picnic spot. The old temples of Sita, Laxman and seven water tanks are worth a visit. Every year a tribal fair is held in the month of may/June.

Shergarh-125 kms: The fort of Shergarh, Situated on the banks of the river Parvan, is about 20 kms from Atru in district Baran.
An important monument, renamed after Sher Shah, the sixteenth century Afghan ruler of Delhi, it is a Good example of A `Jala Durg' or water fort. Its original name was 'KOSHWARDHAN' and was established by Nagvanshi rulers.

Fort of Shahabad and Mosque: This fort was constructed by Chauhan King Mukutman in 1577 AD. the mosque here was made during the time of Arranged and is the biggest mosque in Rajasthan. Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary: 50 km away, a thickly wooded forest, along the south-east border of Kota, adjacent to the mountain range, is the former royal hunting preserve. It has been converted into a wildlife sanctuary where panther, without any threat to their lives.

Rock paintings of Alaniya: 25 km, from Kota, rock paintings are found on the bank of river Alaniya.

Rajiv Gandhi National wildlife sanctuary (50 kms): A thickly wooded forest, along the southeast border of Kota, adjacent of the mountain range, it is the former royal hunting preserve of the maharajahs of Kota. It has been converted into a wildlife sanctuary. It is a naturalist's paradise with a rich species of wildlife and birdlife. Here the leopard, spotted deer, tiger, wild boar and sloth bear can be sighted. Rock Paintings of Alaniya River-25 kms: 25 kms from Kota, these rock paintings are found along the banks of the river Alaniya.



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