Sargam Tour & TravelsSituated on the banks of Chambal, the only perennial river in Rajasthan, Kota is a mix of a rich bygone era and rapidly growing industrial influences. It has Asia's largest fertiliser plant. Surprisingly, Kota, a part of Hadoti region (Kota, Bundi and Jhalawar districts) remains largely unexplored in terms of tourism. From nature excursions in the region's valleys to the fortresses and palaces, Kota offers a lot for the traveller. The colourful city came into being in 1264 but gained importance in 17th century when Rao Madho Singh became the ruler. Most of the palaces were built during his reign. Kota is also famous for the Kota School of Painting and the renowned Kotadoria handlooms.

Attractions of Kota

Chambal Garden
An enchanting lush garden at the Amar Niwas, with surroundings make it a popular tourist spot offering enjoyable boar rides.

Maharao Madho Singh Museum
The museum showcases an array of Rajput miniature paintings of the Kota school,exquisite sculptures,frescoes and armoury. The museum also houses a rich repository of artistic items used by the Kota rulers.

The Government Museum
The museum showcases a rich collection of rare coins, manuscripts and a representative selection of Hadoti sculpture.

Jag Mandir
Situated amidst the artificial lake of Kishore Sagar constructed in 1346 AD by Prince Dher Deh of Bundi, stands the enchanting little palace of Jag Mandir.

How To Get There - Kota

By Air
The nearest airport is at Jaipur (239 kms).

By Rail
Delhi-Mumbai railway line passes through the Kota-junction. The district has 148.83 km railway line on Kota-Ruthia section, 98.72 km on Nagda-Mathura (Mumbai-Delhi) section and 24.26 km on Kota-Chittorgarh section. The broad gauge railway facility between Kota & Jodhpur via Jaipur was inagurated recently.

By Road
The district is well connected with neighbouring districts & with major cities outside the state. National highway no.12 (Jaipur - Jodhpur) passes through the district. The total road length in the district is 1,752 km. as on 31 March 2000.