Bored of being at home? So badly want to visit a new place near Kota? Kota City is blessed with many beautiful getaways; one among them is the mesmerizing Abheda Mahal. Whether you’re fond of history & heritage or you just want to experience a new place which promises blissful surroundings, Abheda Mahal should be […]
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Weekend Gateways, hangout places in city, KST, etc
Looking for places to enjoy street food in Kota ? Here’s a list of all-time favorite places which are pocket friendly too! Whether you’re partying and need quick snacks or you need an uplift after a bad day, street food is the ultimate solution for all the problems. Kota has so many unforgettable food joints, […]
When you see the light, dust, colors and street life you know you are standing in the town that is artistically inspiring, the town that is beautifully hypnotizing. You know that you are standing in “Bundi”. Bundi is a magnificent town located around 36 kilometers from Kota. The town is known for its rich cultural […]
From magnificent forts to breathtaking waterfalls, we’re going to tell you the best places to visit near Kota. While most places in the list are within 50 Kms from the main city, there are some which are bit far but all of them are not more than 100 kms from Kota City. Garadia Mahadev This […]
The Incredible Chandrabhaga Fair
Hadoti is one of Rajasthan’s travel secrets. The ancient cities and antique temples are wonderful and one gets to explore age-old rituals and aspects of the local traditions very closely. Each corner of Hadoti has a beautiful story! One such incredible story is about The Chandrabhaga Fair. Grab your reading glasses and experience the true […]
Ganesh Udhyan is situated near very famous Khade Ganesh Ji Temple at Ganesh Nagar, Kota. It’s a newly constructed garden in Kota, opened to the public in 2016. The garden is spread across a large area, with a beautiful sheet of green grass and diverse species of flowers and plants. Apart from the natural beauty, […]
Aalniya is a village situated around 25 KM from Kota. Famous for Aalniya Dam situated in the village, but there’s a lot more to seek than that. Few of the major attractions of the village are the birds that migrate every year from across Europe and China and recently discovered cave paintings dating back to […]
Adharshila, a huge rock stranded in the valley of river Chambal never fails to surprise the devotees visiting the Dargah of Adharshilla, also known as Dargah of Amir Kabir. Built in the medieval period, the Dargah is situated close to Adharshila hence called Adharshila dargah. The ambiance around Darag is calm and tranquil. Devotees in large […]
From alluring views of the Chambal valley to some lost-in-time streets of Rampura, there’re so much to explore in & around Kota. That’s why we initiated the project Explore Kota to discover some less known places of Kota and share those forgotten vicinities with everyone. Kota city and the nearby areas are full of places […]
Kota Schools Art Exhibition
Every year Kota Schools Art Exhibition is organized at Kota Art Gallery. The purpose of the Schools Art Exhibitions is to simply encourage creative education in schools and to help students discover & develop an interest in various art forms. The first Kota Schools Art Exhibition was organized in 2015. And since then, it has […]
“My willpower did to me, what sunrise does to the day………………”, these are the words of headstrong ‘Nikhil Jadon’, who fought depression and found tranquility in the arms of nature. His metamorphosis from Radio jockey to a cyclist is quite august. He cycled a handsome distance of 1300 km from Kota to Kheerganga with 20 […]
Ranthambore Diaries : Chasing the Tiger
Without the Tiger, Ranthambore wouldn’t be this wild and adventurous. The single most anticipating reason for most travelers to visit Ranthambore is to see the Tiger. Apart from being the habitat of a large number of Bengal Tigers, Ranthambore National Park is known for its various interesting tiger’s name and their dominating stories. For many, spotting […]
Kota Garh Palace, also known as Kota Garh or City Palace Kota was built in 1264 C.E by Prince Jait Singh of Bundi. Today, Garh Palace, an architectural monument, is home to a vast number of man-made marvels. By visiting Garh Palace one definitely gets to know about the history of Kota, the traditions […]
Hey, there ! Did you follow BEST OF KOTA Photography Contest on Instagram ? We asked participants to use #bestofkota & #kotacityblog to join the contest, and we were amazed by the number of entries we received and how enthusiastically photographers participated in the contest. During the 9 days of contest, we gave one “Photo […]
Project sanctioned in 2006; Began in 2007; Was scheduled to be completed by 2012; It’s ready now ! To be inaugurated in May, 2017. Yes, the most awaited architectural project of Kota reaches its completed. On 26 January, the remaining 13 feet gap on the bridge has been finally joined. Photograph by Praveen And now it’s […]