Welcome To Kota
Kota formerly known as Kotah, is the 25th largest district in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 240 kilometers (149 mi) south of state capital, Jaipur. Situated on the banks of Chambal River, and has been identified as a counter-magnet city for the National Capital Region to attract migrants and develop as an alternative centre of growth to Delhi. It is 47th most populous city of India.

Kota is famous for its coaching institutes for engineering and medical entrance exams. It is also called "Education City of India".

The city is the trade centre for an area in which millet, wheat, rice, pulses, coriander, and oilseeds are grown; industries include cotton and oilseed milling, textile weaving, distilling, dairy, manufacture of metal handcrafts, fertilizers, chemicals and engineering equipment.

The town 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.

Major Tourist Attractions in Kota

Rao Madho Singh Museum
Kota Government Museum
Jagmandir Palace
City Fort Palace
 Chambal Garden
Kishor sagar
Haveli of Devtaji
Kansua Temple
Godavari Dham Temple
Gaipernath Waterfall
Darrah Wild Life Sanctuary

How to Reach Kota
Kota is well connected to the major locations in Rajasthan as well as the country. The nearest airport is in Jaipur.
It is linked by railway lines to all the major cities. The Kota railway Station is 2 km south of the old city. By road, transportation facility is also developed as there are express buses which ply from Kota heading towards various destinations in the state like, Bijolia, Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Sawai Madhopur.


Quick Facts about Kota
Area: 221.36 sq. Km
Altitude: 251.1 metres above sea level
Population: 5,37,371
Languages: Hindi and Rajasthani
STD Code: 0744
Best time to visit: October-February