Kota City Guide

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An amazing, juxtaposition of majestic medieval age & modern industrialization, mainly the Hydro Electric Plant on the Chambal River & the Nuclear Power Plant has a few traces of its past still left. The fort overlooking the river Chambal is the foremost tourist attraction. It also houses the museum with a rich collection of art & artefacts & some elaborately painted chambers.

Earlier it was a part of Bundi state, but later it grew to be a bigger state. What retains the past glory are the untouched wealth of impressive forts, opulent palaces & temples dating back over several centuries.

These temples were conquered by the Hada chieftain Rao Deva. It was at the time of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir that Rao Ratan Singh gifted this territory to his son Madho Singh. The Kota state reflects in the form of a beautiful collection of Stone Idols (murties) in the Raj Mahal, embellished with gold stained glass work on the walls, the silver mirror work on ceilings & the marvelous wall paintings.

The south eastern region of Rajasthan known as Hadoti comprises of Bundi, Baran, Jahalwar & Kota is treasure of history dating back to several centuries. Prehistoric caves, paintings, formidable forts & the mighty chambal river hurtling from the Vindhyas are dotted in the region.

When Jait Singh of Bundi defeated the Bhil chieftain Koteya in a battle, he raised the first battlement or the 'Garh'(Fort) over his severed head.

The independent State of Kota became a reality in 1631 when Rao Madho Singh, the second son of Rao Ratan of Bundi was made the ruler, by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Soon Kota outgrew its parent state to become bigger in area, richer in revenure & more powerful. Maharao Bhim Singh played a pivotal role Kota's history, having held a 'Mansab' of five thousand & being the first in his dynasty to have the title of Maharao.

Kota is situated on the banks of chambal river & is fastly emerging as an important industrial centre. It boasts of Asia's largest fertilizer plant, precision instrument unit & atomic power station nearby.

How To Reach

Air
There is a small aerodrome, which is not operational. Nearest main airport is Jaipur (240 km).

Rail
Kota is well connected by Train with all major cities in the state & outside the state.

Road
Kota is located on the N.H. No. 12 (Jaipur - Jabalpur) & well connected with all major ciites.

LOCAL TRANSPORT
Un-metered taxis, auto rickshaws, tongas, cycle rickshaws are available for moving around.

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