Garadia Mahadev Temple is a noted shrine of Kota, located near the Chambal River. It is located near the NH-76 that leads to Dabi and Chittorgarh. If you’re someone who enjoys spectacular views, then this place doesn’t disappoint. It provides one of the most mesmerising views you can hope to find of the Chambal River, gorge and the plains. The shrine can be reached by descending a few steps where you can pay your respects to Lord Shiva. The place is a tad remote and isolated from regular tourist hotspots but is worth the journey you have to make. Most people recount being stunned by the sheer beauty and memorable view. Thanks to the privacy and view it affords, this spot is quite popular as a picnic destination. Nature lovers can sit here for hours, absorbing its tranquillity and pristine beauty. Budding poets, writers and artists can count on being inspired by the still, blue waters and surrounding wilderness. If peace, blessings, nature’s splendour and privacy is what you’re looking for, you won’t find a better place than this.
How to travel to Garadia Mahadev from Kota?
The nearest city to Garadia Mahadev is Kota. There are several trains between Delhi and Kota. We traveled to Kota by train.
Me and my female friend decided to take a cab from Kota to Garadia Mahadev. Most of the cab operators will ask for 1000 INR but negotiate and you will get it for 700-800 INR.
From Kota, till the Garadia Mahadev turn, NH 27 is in very good condition. After leaving NH 27 initial 2 Km of the road is narrow but still ok to drive. The Garadia Mahadev temple and viewpoint is in reserve forest area. Here you have to buy entry tickets. After you cross the check post, there is no road and it’s just a dirt trek with pebbles for the next 1.2 Km till you reach the end of the path and viewpoint.
Monuments in Kota is the third largest city in the state of Rajasthan and is one of the popular tourist destinations. Situated on the banks of the Chambal River, the city of Kota is famous for its distinctive style of paintings, palaces, museums, and places of worship. The city is known for gold jewellery, Doria sarees, silk sarees and the famous Kota stone. The history of Kota dates back to the 12th century when Rao Deva conquered the territory and founded Hadoti. The independent Rajput state of Kota was carved out of Bundi in 1631. The kingdom of Kota had a turbulent history as it was raided by various Mughal rulers, Maharajas of Jaipur and even the Maratha warlords. The city of Kota is well known all over the world for its architectural splendour comprising beautiful palaces, temples and museums which exhibit the grandeur of the foregone era.
