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Located in the southeast of the North Indian state of Rajasthan is Kota, formerly known as Kotah. Distance from Jaipur, the state capital, puts the city at a comfortable 240 kilometers away. Kota, Rajasthan’s third most populous city (after Jaipur and Jodhpur), is home to around 1.2 million people.
In addition to being a top destination for those looking to ace national exams, this area is rich in historical landmarks and cultural attractions that pay homage to the region’s rich royal past. Visiting these landmarks will give you a glimpse into the past and provide you with an opportunity to learn more about Indian history.
Kota is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and its equally stunning man-made structures. The Kishor Lake, the Kota Barrages, and the chambal garden are just a few of the places where you can truly indulge your senses. Because of its rich history, modern attractions, historic monuments, and picturesque views across the river Chambal, the city serves as a window into the state of Rajasthan.
Kota Barrage, where you can take in the lush greenery, Kishore Sagar Lake, where you can watch the reflection of lights, Seven Wonders Park, where you can see all of the wonders of the world in one palace, Jag Mandir Palace, where you can learn about Kota’s queen, Garadia Mahadev Temple, where you can gawk at the amazing views, and chambal garden, where you can watch the giant trees kissing the sky.
In addition to these, there is the City Palace, where you can learn about the fusion of Mughal and Rajasthani art, the Ganesh Udyam, where you can appreciate the natural beauty, the Chambal Handing Bridge, where you can take beautiful photographs, the Godavari Dham Temple, where you can attend a special Aarti, and the Maharao Madho Singh Museum, where you can have an unusual experience.
Kota has a constant, scorching heat and arid climate. The summers are hot and dry, making it tough to enjoy outdoor activities; the monsoons are infamous for their torrential downpours; and the winters are mild, with temperatures staying between 12 and 27 degrees Celsius. Kota has a climate that is roughly equivalent to that of a semiarid region. The months of October through March are ideal for a visit to the city of Kota.
