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Kota (formerly known as Kotah) is
a city located in the southeast of northern Indian state of Rajasthan. It is
located Around 250 kilometres (155 mi) south of the state capital, Jaipur.
Situated on the banks of Chambal River, it is the third most populous city
of Rajasthan after Jaipur and Jodhpur.
The city of Kota was once the
part of the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Bundi. It became a separate princely
state in the 17th century. Apart from the several monuments that reflect the
glory of the town, Kota is also known for its palaces and gardens.
The city is the trade centre for
an area in which cotton, millet, wheat, coriander and oilseeds are grown;
industries include cotton and oilseed milling, textile weaving, distilling,
dairying, and the manufacture of metal handcrafts. Kota also has an
extensive industry of stone-polishing of a stone called Kota Stone, used for
the floor and walls of residential and business buildings.
Some of the popular visitor
attractions in and near the city include Chambal Garden, Seven Wonders Park,
Chatra Vilas Garden, Kota Zoological Park, Kishore Sagar Lake, Jag Mandir,
Maharao Madho Singh Museum, Kota Government Museum, Brijraj Bhawan Palace,
Garh Palace, Abheda Mahal, Godavari Dham Temple, Rangbari Balaji Temple,
Garadia Mahadev Temple, Agamgarh Gurudwara Sahib, Sawan Phuhar Waterpark,
Hanging Rock Fountain, Royal Cenotaphs at Kesar Bagh, Kota Barrage,
Adarshila Dargah, Noori Jama Masjid, Darrah National Park and Jawahar Sagar
Dam.
Kota is well connected with road and rail to all major cities within
Rajasthan as well as those located outside the state. It is also connected
by air, although only chartered flights are available. Kota is well
connected to all the major cities of India. Kota Junction is one of the
divisions in West Central Railway. It is an important station on the
Delhi-Mumbai main line.
Kota Airport has had
no scheduled services operating since 1999. The nearest international
airport is Jaipur International
Airport situated 250 km away from Kota.
Kota Quick Facts
State: Rajasthan
Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi, English
STD Code: 0744
Weather: Summer 32-45°C, Winter 14 -31°C
Best Season: Winters; October to March
Famous For: Historical |
