Kota is a fascinating city located in Rajasthan. It is situated on the banks of Chambal River. This city is a major trade centre for cotton, millet, and textiles. This fascinating city is a major industrial hub in northern India. The largest fertilizer plant of India is in Kota. Kota is a picturesque location of Rajasthan. This city is famous for distinctive style of paintings. The old Palaces, impressive havelis, Jad Mandir and monuments are some of the attractions of the place.
Fact File :
Area: 51.98 sq. km
Population: 695,899 (2001)
Altitude: 271 metres
Languages: Hindi, English, Rajasthani
Location : Kota city is located in the southern region of Rajasthan. It is 242 km from Jaipur and 250 km from Udaipur.
Climate : The temperature of the place varies from 42.2° C to 27.3° C during the summer season. In the winter season the temperature varies from 27.5° C to 9.5° C. The temperature of the place remains very pleasant in winter season. So, tourists from different places come to visit the place at this time.
Places of Attractions
Chambal Garden : The Chambal Garden is a magnificent garden in Kota. Here you can find a lot of picnic spots.
Maharao Madho Singh Museum : This is a fascinating museum, where you can find superb collection of Rajput miniature paintings, sculptures, armoury etc.
The Government museum : This museum have a large collection of rare coins, manuscripts etc. It is located near Kishore Sagar.
Garh Palace : The Garh Palace is a fascinating palace in Kota. It reveals the historical legacy of Rajasthan.
Best time to visit : September to March
Reaching There -
By Air : The nearest airport to Kota is Jaipur is 240 kms. There are many private transportation services which provide excellent services to reach the airport, comfortably.
By Rail : The Western Railways runs through this place. The railway station of Kota is located at the extreme northern end of the city.
By Road : The main bus station is situated near the eastern bank of the Chambal River in Kota. The good bus service connects the place to the other places of Rajasthan.
STD/ISD Codes
If dialing from India ------ 0744 (number)
If dialing from abroad -------++91-744 (number)
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