Kota formerly known as Kotah, is a city in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. Situated on the banks of Chambal River. Kota is one of the major industrial hubs in northern India, with many prominent chemical,engineering & power plants are based here. Kota is famous for its distinctive style of painting. Kota is well known for its vibrant education sector. In fact, the numerous coaching centres which prepare aspirants for India's elite engineering and medical colleges have given a totally new character and identity to the city. The Crosthwaite Institute is located in Kota, as are old and new palaces of the Maharao (the maharajahs).

Places of interest

* Chambal Garden

A beautifully landscaped garden at the Amar Niwas. Its lush surroundings make it a popular picnic spot offering enjoyable boat rides. Presence of the River Chambal at one end of the garden makes it a very scenic place.

* Maharao Madho Singh Museum

Situated in the old palace, the museum has a superb collection of Rajput miniature paintings of the Kota school, exquisite sculptures, frescoes and armoury. The museum also houses a rich repository of artistic items used by the Kota rulers.
Godavari dham temple, Kota
Garh Palace, Kota

* Kota Barrage

A part of the irrigation canal system on the Chambal River, this beautiful setting is ideal for outings and evening strolls.

* The Government Museum

Housed in the Brijvilas Palace near the Kishore Sagar, the museum displays a rich collection of rare coins, manuscripts and a representative selection of Hadoti sculpture. Especially noteworthy is an exquisitely sculptured statue brought here from Baroli.

* Jag Mandir

Amidst the picturesque artificial lake of Kishore Sagar constructed in 1346 AD by Prince Dher Deh of Bundi stands the enchanting little palace of Jag Mandir. The azure waters around the red-sandstone monument enhances its beauty. Boat-rides can be enjoyed in the lake. The Keshar Bagh, famous for its royal cenotaphs, lies in the vicinity.

* Godavari Dham Temple

This Hanuman Temple is located beside the swiftly flowing Chambal River. It has two high marble towers and huge marble swan built at the top of the entrance gate. It is visited by a large number of devotees especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays when a midnight Aarti of Lord Hanuman is organised.

Other places worth visiting

* Adhar Shila
* Darrah National Park
* Chambal River Ghariyal {Aligator} Reservoir
* Sawan phuhar Water Park,the first and only amusement water park in the Hadoti region.
* Haryali Resort cum restaurant,a resort with a traditional look famous for its Indian,Chinese,Continental cuisines and sizzlers.
* Godavari Dham Mandir, a temple
* Garh Palace
* Umed Bhavan Palace
* Brijraj Bhavan Palace
* Bheetariya Kund
* Pahadajhar Mahadev Water Fall
* Gapernath
* Badoli Temples
* Jawahar Sagar Dam
* Hadoti Traffic Garden
* Chambal Garden
* Tirupati Balaji Temple
* Khare Ganesha Temple