Rajasthan Holiday

The best time to visit Kota is during the winter months from October to March. Winter months are pleasant enough for long stays. The summer months are best avoided for visiting Kota.

Tourism in Kota

The city fort and palace is one of the major landmarks of the city. It is amongst the largest fort-palace complex in Rajasthan. Within the fort there is a museum that houses rare collection of artefacts.

Close to the fort palace is the Kishore Sagar tank that was built in 1346. Close by is the Brij Vilas Palace Museum, a small government museum in Kota. Chambal gardens and the Chhattar Bilas gardens are amongst the other must visits in Kota.

Tourism around Kota

There are a number of tourism spots around Kota. At a distance of 36 kms is Bundi renowned for its monuments. You may visit Baroli for its ancient temples that belong to the 9th century and are amongst the oldest temples in Rajasthan.

Fairs and Festivals of Kota

The Hindu festival of Dussehra is celebrated in Kota in much zest and enthusiasm. The Dussehra Mela is a colourful celebration with everyone rejoicing the legendary victory of good over evil.

How to Reach Kota

Kota is well connected to other major tourist destinations in Rajasthan by air, rail and road.

By Air
The city of Kota does not have an airport of its own.

By Rail
The railway network connects Kota with Delhi, Mumbai, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Bundi and Jaipur.

By Road
Kota can be easily reached by road as well. There are well-maintained roads linking it to tourism destinations like Ajmer (6 hours), Chittorgarh (6 hours), Jaipur (6 hours), Udaipur (6 hours), Jodhpur (11 hours) and Bikaner (12 hours).