Top 6 Places to Visit 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 Kota Tour.
Seven Wonder Park-
Seven Wonder Park, it’s not only a park or garden. This park where you find models of all seven wonders of the world. It’s situated in Ballabh Bari, bordering Sarovar in Kota. The opening time of park is 2 pm in the noon and the entry ticket for this park is Rs 10 for adults and Rs 5 for the child. This Seven Wonder Garden shows us a glimpse of-
- The Statue of Liberty of New York
- Taj Mahal, Agra India
- Eiffel Tower of Paris
- Rome’s Colosseum
- Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Great Pyramid of Giza.
There is also a replica of the architect of Sydney Harbour Bridge. From where are you can do the boat ride to Jag Mandir. There is so greenery in this park and you find many lights effect and fountain in the evening time. This all makes this park is the Top 6 Places to Visit in Kota.
Best time to visit Seven Wonder Park, Kota- Evening Time, because there are so sunny in the daytime and you cannot find any running fountain or lightning in the park.
Garadiya Mahadev Temple-
Garadiya Mahadev Temple is the very famous temple in Kota. This temple is mainly famous for its view. It provides us a very beautiful view of nature. Actually, it is not located inside the Kota. It is approx. 25-30 km away from Kota city center. But if you are visiting Kota for exploring holiday or weekend trip, I suggest to must go Garadiya Mahadev temple. There are not any public transports to go this beautiful destination, but you can go by booking private cab or auto Top 6 Places to Visit in Kota.
Rajasthan Tourism marked this place as must visited place in Rajasthan. The view from this temple is priceless and gives you some unforgettable memories. There are many types of birds and animals you may find here. This is also one of the best locations in Kota for photography. You can do portrait shoot, travel photography or wildlife photography here. There is an entry ticket also for this awesome location of Rs 70 per person or Rs 250 per car. If you are 4 people or more so buy the ticket of the car and get the entry. This is the best place and must be visited place In Kota, Rajasthan for solo travelers, backpackers, with friends or family.
Best Time to Visit in Garadiya Mahadev Temple– Morning or Evening. You can also go there on daytime but it is so sunny during daytime and you cannot enjoy this at that time.
Jagmandir Palace in Kishori Lake-
Jagmandir Palace is also one the best place to visit in Kota because of its view and boating ride. Jagmandir Palace is situated in the middle of the Kishori lake. Seven Wonder Park is located near Kishori lake and you can go to Jagmandir by boat from this park. Its save your time and money. This Royal monument was constructed by the Princess of Kota in the year 1740. You can also do water ski adventure (Jet Ski) in this lake.
The cost of the boat ride in this location is Rs 100 per person. This location is the most visited place of Kota City. On the top of the place, you can find a 360-degree view of Kota city. It opens 7 Am in the morning to 8 PM in the Evening all the seven days Top 6 Places to Visit in Kota.
Best time to visit Jagmandir Palace and Kishori Lake- At the time of sunset, because as per me, it is the best sunset location of Kota.
Khade Ganesh Ji Temple, Kota-
Khade Ganesh Ji Temple is one of the famous religious places of Kota, Rajasthan. People Says that it is more than 600 years old. This temple is also situated near Chambal River. There is a lake also nearby this temple where you can find lots of peacocks. The specialty of this temple is here you find the idol of Lord Ganesha in standing position. This is the only temple where you find the idol of Lord Ganesha in standing pose. This makes this temple unique and Top 6 Places to Visit in Kota. You can find city bus for this temple by railway station or bus stand anytime.
Best time to visit– all day.
Chambal Garden-
Chambal Garden is situated in the bank of river Chambal. Its located in Amar Niwas and it is the best place to explore and spent time with friends and family. If you are alone, don’t worry you will not get bored here. Because this park is too large and gives many view and greenery here. You can be spent a quality time here. It’s park also kid friendly. There are many rides for children in this park. There are restaurants, public toilet etc. in this park also Top 6 Places to Visit in Kota.
The entry ticket of this park is Rs 5 (for just cleaning purpose). Yes, this park is neat and clean. As I already said that it is situated on the bank of river Chambal. So its provide a great view of River and Kota Thermal Power Plant. You can find many types of birds here. A toy train also here which gives you a whole round of park. The toy train is chargeable.
Best time to visit Chambal Garden is- All day.