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KOTA TOURISM

Known for its citadels and palaces, Kota in Rajasthan is an industrial hub and thriving educational center. Located on the banks of Chambal river, Kota was part of Bundi till it became an independent kingdom. The City Fort Palace Kota’s most popular attraction and the complex is one of the largest in Rajasthan.

Kota is also known for its Dussehra celebrations. The festival is celebrated in a unique way, with episodes from Ramayana being enacted on stage. The main attraction of the fair is, of course, the burning of the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakaran and Meghnath.

Garh Palace, Kota, Rajasthan, Photograph courtesy: Ritukejai/Wikimedia Commons

Garh Palace, Kota, Rajasthan, Photograph courtesy: Ritukejai/Wikimedia Commons

Well-known artists are invited to participate in the cultural events of the fair. Ganguar festival is also celebrated in with great pomp in Kota. An idol of Goddes Gauri is taken out in a grand procession that includes dancers, drummers, elephants, camels and horses. DO READ India’s Most Haunted: Brijraj Bhawan Palace Hotel in Kota

Kota is ideal for shopaholics. The Kota Doria saris is a popular buy. Other items like pottery, stone crafts and miniature paintings are also worth buying. The town is famous for stone-polishing industry as also for the eponymous stone, used for paving and flooring as a cheap alternative to marble.

With hundreds of coaching classes training thousands of young students to crack competitive examinations, Kota is also known as Rajasthan’s educational hub.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN KOTA

Kota offers several budget and mid-range hotels. September to February is the peak season. It is advisable to book rooms in advance, especially during the winters.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN KOTA

Thanks to its huge student population, Kota has several inexpensive places to eat. Majority of the restaurants serve vegetarian and traditional vegetarian and non-vegetarian Rajasthani cuisine as well as the typical Indian version of Chinese and Continental dishes.

 

BEST TIME TO VISIT KOTA

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Kota is as given below. The best time to visit Kota is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time2331
FebruaryBest time2331
March2432
April2433
May2433
June2432
July2432
August2432
September2432
October2432
NovemberBest time2432
DecemberBest time2431

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  • 'Wall of Beliefs': JEE, NEET UG Aspirants Believe Visiting This Temple Can Clear Competitive Exam

    NEET UG, JEE Main 2023 Competitive Exam: In Rajasthan's coaching hub of Kota, there is a Temple of Beliefs. Every year, lakhs of JEE and…

    Sumaila Zaman December 25, 2022, 3:41 pm IST

  • Kota Coaching: Chorus Grows For Weekend Offs, Gaps Between Internal Tests Amid Students Suicides

    In 2015, the Rajasthan government had formulated guidelines for coaching centres which required them to keep the environment "stress free", make room for recreational activities…

    Sumaila Zaman December 23, 2022, 6:38 pm IST

  • Another Student Dies by Suicide in Rajasthan's Kota, Fourth Case in One Month

    Identified as Aniket Kumar, the student hailed from Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh.

    Manmath Nayak December 23, 2022, 6:00 pm IST

  • Elderly Man Gored To Death By Bull In Kota | SHOCKING VIDEO SURFACES

    The horns of the bull pierced across the face of the man.

    Tahir Qureshi December 20, 2022, 10:50 pm IST

  • Kota Students Suicide: Deceased Were Under Severe Depression Due To Study Pressure

    Initial investigation revealed that these children went into depression due to the pressure of studies.

    Tahir Qureshi December 13, 2022, 10:57 pm IST

  • 3 Coaching Students Die By Suicide In Rajasthan's Kota, 2 of Them Lived In Same Hostel

    Two of the students who committed suicide have been identified as Ankush and Ujjwal and they were from Bihar.

    Manmath Nayak December 12, 2022, 6:23 pm IST

  • NEET Aspirant Dies, Over 35 Fall Sick In Kota After Consuming Contaminated Water

    An 18-year-old NEET aspirant died on Saturday in Kota allegedly after consumption contaminated water.

    India.com News Desk October 15, 2022, 5:57 pm IST

  • Around 30 Girls Fall Ill After Eating Hostel Food In Kota, Probe Ordered

    Around 30 girls fell ill after eating hostel food in Kota, Rajasthan. One of the girls claimed she saw a lizard in the curry.

    PTI October 1, 2022, 7:58 pm IST

  • Monsoon Gets Active Again In Rajasthan, 13 Districts Including Jaipur Receive Heavy Rains

    The weather changed in Jaipur after 4 pm and it started raining with strong winds.

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  • Rajasthan: Class 12 Student Kills Mother Over Sale Of Goat, Hides Body In Tin Box

    A Class 12 student allegedly killed his mother to death in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district and hid the body in a tin box after he was…

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