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KOTA - INTRODUCTION
Kota district of Rajasthan is located in the southeastern region of Rajasthan. The district is bounded by Bundi District to the north, Bara district to the east, Jhalawar district to the south, and Chittorgarh district to the west. The administrative headquarters of the district is the city of Kota. Kota is one of the famous industrial sites of Rajasthan, which is situated on the banks of Chambal River. The largest fertilizer plant of India is in Kota. Kota is a picturesque location in Rajasthan. The old Palaces, impressive havelis, Jad Mandir and monuments are some of the attractions of the place that you can explore during
Rajasthan
travel.
KOTA
- IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
Area: 24,923 sq.km.
Population: 695,899 (2001)
Altitude: 271 metres
Languages: Hindi, English, Rajasthani
Best Time to Visit: September to March
STD Code: 0744
KOTA–
LOCATION AND CLIMATE
Climate
The temperature of the place varies from 42.2˚ C to 27.3˚ C during the summer season. In the winter season the temperature varies from 27.5˚ C to 9.5˚ C. The temperature of the place remains very pleasant in winter season. So, tourists from different places come to visit the place at this time. Also, they can ensure comfortable stay in luxury
Rajasthan
hotels.
Location
Kota city is located in the southern region of Rajasthan. It is 242 km from Jaipur and 250 km from Udaipur.
KOTA - HISTORY
AND LEGENDS
The history of the historical place, Kota has been very old. In the 12th century the Hada chief, Rao Deva founded Bundi and Hadoti. In the 12th century, both Bundi and Kota came under the rule of Chauhans. The great Mugal Emperor, Jahangir partitioned Bundi and made Kota an independent state in 1624. Later, in the early 17th century he made Madho Singh, the ruler of Kota. Madho Singh is the son of Rao Ratan. Thus, kota became an independent state. One can find the Rajput valor, culture and traditions of ancient India in Kota.
KOTA-TRANSPORTATION
By Air
The nearest airport to Kota is Jaipur. The airport is 240 km from Kota.
By Train
The Kota railway station is situated at the extreme northern end of the town. The Western Railways connects the place to the other major cities of India.
By Bus
The main bus station is located on the Bundi Road, which is near to the eastern bank of the Chambal River. The roadways of Kota are well connected to Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur which assures nice trip during
Rajasthan tour.
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