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Kota Fort
The massive fort was built over a period of 800 years by
successive rulers of the kingdom. The foundation stone was
laid in 1264, and the construction continued well into the
twentieth century. The oldest structure within the fort is the
Sailar Ghazi, the massive gate built in 1264. The newest part
of the fort is the Naya Darwaza, built only in 1900. Within
the fort are the palaces where royalty once resided. These
include the Bada Mahal, Raj Mahal, and Hawa Mahal.
City Palace
Art was a part of life at Kota. Nowhere is it more apparent
than the City Palace, where sculptures, armor, weapons, and
paintings from the period are on display. Pay special
attention to the walls and pillar – they are carved
exquisitely! There is nothing subdued about the palace – the
tiny mirrors decorating the walls gleam in the light, and the
beautiful murals depicting scenes from royal life make the
palace come alive.
Kishore Sagar
The lake was constructed in 1346 by the prince of Bundi. It is
famous as the location of the Jagmandir Temple that lies on an
island in the lake.
How To Reach Kota
By Air : Kota does not have an airport. You can fly
down to Jaipur, and cover the rest of the 250 kilometers to
Kota by train or road.
By Train : Kota is well connected to major cities in
Rajasthan and western Indian by train. Trains are very
convenient, as a Jaipur – Kota trip takes 6 hours by train and
Delhi is just 10 hours away by train.
By Road : The roads leading to Kota are well
maintained, making a journey by road smooth, fast, and
comfortable. You can reach Kota from the capital Jaipur in
less than 6 hours, while Bikaner and Jodhpur are around 12
kilometers away. |
