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Neelkanth Temple
Neelkanth mahadev’s temple is one among the
oldest temples of the city. It is situated in eastward
of the palace. There is a beautiful water tank of
Visvanath and a statue of four faced Shiva here.
Twelve miles away from this place there is a 200 feet
high waterfall.
Kishore Sagar & Jag Mandir
Prince Dher Deh of Bundi got the Kishore
Sagar Lake constructed in 1346. A scenic lake, it
houses a palace, Jag Mandir in the center. Made up of
red sandstone, the palace looks a picture of serenity
standing in the middle of the lake. Nearby is Keshar
Bagh, housing some royal cenotaphs. Boating facilities
are also available at the lake.
Haveli of Devtaji
lThe Haveli of Devta ShridharjI is known for its
splendid frescoes, lovely wall paintings and
beautifully designed rooms. Located in the center of a
busy market, the Haveli is a place you must visit if
you travel to Kota.
Chambal Garden
Situated near the river Chambal, Chambal garden serves
as a popular picnic spot. The garden is nearby Amar
Niwas Palace and presents a picturesque sight. One can
even go for boating in the Chambal River.
Fairs & Festivals
Dussehra, an important festival of the Hindus
commemorating the victory of good over evil, is
celebrated in Kota like other parts of India with
great fervor. The specialty of Dussehra in Kota is the
Dussehra Mela celebrated in the month of October.
How to Reach
BY AIR AND RAIL - Kota does not have an airport
of its own. Kota railway station is located at the
extreme northern end of the town. As Kota is on the
main Delhi-Mumbai railway line via Sawai Madhopur, a
number of trains pass through and stop here.
BY ROAD - Kota is linked with Ajmer (6 hours),
Chittorgarh (6 hours), Jaipur (6 hours), Udaipur (6
hours), Jodhpur (11 hours) and Bikaner (12 hours) by
road.
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