Things to Do in Kota

A newbie in the city, this one of a kind park is perfect to witness the marvelous seven wonders at one place. This is one of the best places to visit in Kota which features the miniature versions of all the seven wonders in the world.

Taken up by the urban development department, the makeover of this garden was worth 20 crores. Inside the park there are structures of Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramid, the Eiffel Tower and other 4 marvels.

The park is located just at the banks of the Kishore Sagar Lake which enhances the beauty of the place even more. There are food stalls inside the park and people come here to have a great time enjoying a picnic with family and friends. 

Location- Kishore Sagar Lake, Kota, Rajasthan 

Entry Fee - INR 2 

Timing -  4:30 PM - 10PM 

Best Time To Visit - Late Evening

This is an artificial lake which was constructed around the year 1346, its picturesque beauty makes it one of the best places to visit in Kota. Built by Bundi Prince Dehra Deh, this is one of the attractive highlights of the Brij Vilas Palace museum.

Just in the middle of this lake rests the Jagmandir which is a beautiful architecture made of red sandstone. One can witness the surreal view of the reflection of the palace falling on the surface of the lake.      

Location: Rampura, Kota, Rajasthan 324006

Entry Fee: No Entry Fee 

Timing: 10AM-6PM 

Best Time To Visit: Early morning or late evening

Resting just in the middle of the Kishore Sagar Lake, the Jag Mandir palace is one of the unique places to see in Kota. Built with magnificent red stone, this palace was made by one of the queens of Kota around the year 1740.

In the early times, this place was treated as the summer house for the erstwhile kings. The best experience of the palace is to witness the reflection over the shimmering lake. 

Location: Rampura, Kota, Rajasthan 324006

Entry Fee: INR 300 To INR 700 for ferry ride  

Timing: 10AM-6PM

Best Time To Visit: Early morning or late evening

Situated at an altitude of 500 feet, Garadia Mahadev Temple is one of the unique and magnificent tourist places to visit in Kota. Resting over the gorge through which the Chambal river passes, one can feel a divine connection by merely standing here.

There are rituals performed by the local priest who stays inside the temple till 5:30pm. This place is not recommended to be visited at late hours. 

Location: Garadia Mahadev Road, Daulatganj, Dabi, Rajasthan 323022

Entry Fee: No Entry Fee 

Timing: 8AM-5PM 

Best Time To Visit: October To March

Kota Barrage is one of the magnificent tourist places in Kota where people gather to enjoy a view of the white frothy water flowing in full force. Part of one of the major constructions of the Chambal Valley Project over the Chambal river.

This was built for storage of water which was stored by the three previous dams of the Gandhi Sagar Dam, Jawahar Sagar Dam and Rana Pratap Sagar Dam. Later it was channelized to the dry areas of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for irrigation purposes via canals. In the present this project helps in irrigation of around 20,000 acres of land. 

Location: Chambal River, Kota, Rajasthan

Entry Fee: No Entry Fee 

Timing: Open 24 Hours 

Best Time To Visit: October To March

Quite a hot spot for the tourists, this beautiful garden is one of the best places to visit in Kota. With a surreal backdrop of the serene river and the lush-greenery, this garden offers a rejuvenating break from the hustle-bustle.

Inside the garden there is a pathway which is adorned by trees and shrubs filled with flower beds. People come here with families to enjoy a fun picnic day amidst the beautiful view of the garden.

Just in the middle of the garden there is a pond where the gharials could be found. At every corner of the garden there is greenery and this place makes an ideal location to enjoy a vibrant day-out. 

Location: Manpur, Madhya Pradesh 453661

Entry Fee: No Entry Fee 

Timings: 10AM-7PM 

Best Time To Visit: Morning and late evening

This temple is famous for the standing idol of the Ganesha which is one of its own kind in India. Believed to be around 600 years old, the temple is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year.

Located in the vicinity of the Chambal river, this temple also has a lake nearby where the peacocks can be spotted. The history of the temple and its unique structure makes it one of the best places to visit in Kota.   

Location: ward No.5, MBS Road, Ganesh Nagar, Kota, Rajasthan 324010  

Entry Fee: No Entry Fee 

Timing: 5AM-7PM 

Best Time To Visit: October To March

Exhibiting a perfect amalgamation of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture, the City palace is one of the most beautiful Places to visit in Kota. Glorifying the royal past of the city, this palace has been exhibiting various relics and fresco paintings dating back to several centuries. All the history buffs will surely find this location fascinating and the ones looking for a location with beautiful backdrops, this is the one.

Location: Tipta, SH 33, Garh Palace, Kishorepura Darwaja, Kota, Rajasthan 324006.

Entry fee: INR 20 per person (excluding camera charges).

Timings: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Best time to visit: The months between August to November when it is not the peak season and you can marvel at the art without any hurry.

The city of Kota is famous for the handmade fabric which is further supplied to various parts of the country. One such fabric work is also done using gold threads and various dresses are woven using the same.

Kaithoon is one of the most famous Places to visit in Kota where you can shop for such items. The whole town is dedicated to this single craft and attracts tourists from all over the world. Moreover, you can also enjoy the lights of live weaving procedures in which locals make clothes of gold on a large scale.

Location: Kota, Rajasthan.

Timings: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Best time to visit: Just after the december when fresh collection is being made.

Resting by the banks of the Chambal river, Godavari Dham temple is quite a famous religious place which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This temple holds an importance among the devotees and is known for the special morning and midnight aarti held on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

It’s glory attracts thousands of devotees every year and people come here to seek blessings. 

Location: Godawri dham hanumant vatik, Dadabari, Kota, Rajasthan 324009

Entry Fee: No Entry Fee 

Timing: 24 Hour

Best Time To Visit: Early morning and late evening

A haven for nature lovers and a go to spot for the photographers, the Gaipernath Waterfall is located in the middle of thick greens. Creating a small pool of water below, the waterfall is considered one of the go to Places to visit in Kota among the locals.

The waterfall is also a famous trekking spot and attracts loads of locals who want to spend some peaceful time away from the hustle and bustle of city lives. In the monsoons, the stream becomes thicker and exhibits milky white texture which further creates a pool of bubbles below it which is truly a sight to behold.

Location: Jamunya, Kota City, Rajasthan 325003.

Timings: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Best time to visit: The months between July to October when the city receives monsoon rains.

Those who want to delve deeper into the history of Kota and are looking for a place where they can gaze at ancient marvels, they must mark a stop at Brij Vilas Palace Government Museum. The building of this museum looks like a big palace, thus making it one of the best Places to visit in Kota.

Not only do you get to click beautiful pictures with amazing backdrops but here one can also find information about how the city was before industrialization. The statues, the coins, documents and paintings here have made it one of the most visited tourist places in Kota.

Location: Chatra Vilas Garden, Nayapura, Kota, Rajasthan 324001.

Entry fee: INR 20 per person (excluding camera charges).

Timings: 9:45 AM to 5:15 PM (closed on fridays).

Best time to visit: The month between October to December where it's not the peak season and the weather is also good.

Resting in the premises of the Old Palace of Kota, this museum is considered one of the top tourist places to see in Kota. The museum has preserved a collection of incredible artefacts and documents which reflects the rich history and culture of Rajasthan.

The history buffs can witness some of the precious things like Silver Figurines, Terracotta figures, coins, sculptures and manuscripts. Expanded to around two storeys, this museum has several galleries which are worth exploring. 

Location: Tipta, SH 33, Garh Palace, Kishorepura Darwaja, Kota, Rajasthan 324006

Entry Fee: INR 10 (Lower Section), INR 50 (Upper Section)

Timings: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Best Time To Visit: Early hours of morning when the crowd is less

Home to three wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan, this national park was established in 2004. Spread over a hilly terrain, the Darrah National Park shares boundaries with Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary and Jawahar Sagar Sanctuary.

Situated at a distance of 50 kms away from Kota, this national park is considered as one of the most famous national parks in Rajasthan. Earlier this national park was to be a ground for royal hunting and with time the Rajputs, Marathas and the Britishers exploited this land to seek asylum during wars.

Around 1955, the Government of India declared this park as a protected area and this national park came into limelight in 2004. 

Location: Kota, Rajasthan 325003

Entry Fee: INR 20 (Indians), INR 100 (Foreigners)

Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Best Time To Visit: February to May

Also called the Kansua temple, this is located close to the banks of River Chambal in Kota. Inside the temple there is a four headed shivalinga which has a beautiful and unique structure. This place is famous among the pilgrims who are devotees of lord Shiva.

Not just the religious importance but the temple is also known for its magnificent architecture. According to history, the Kansua temple is believed to be built for the Pandavas exile. On the other hand it is said that the temple was a gift from Madho Rao to Jahangir.  

Location: Grand Trunk Rd, NH 1, Sector 7, Karnal, Haryana 132001

Entry Fee: No Entry Fee 

Timing: 6AM-7PM 

Best Time To Visit: October To March

One of the most sacred dham of Hindu Culture is considered as one of the tourist places in kota rajasthan. The Shivpuri Dham is dedicated to the Destroyer - Shiva and around 525 Shiva Lingas reside in the temple premises.

The temple attracts flocks of tourists everyday and hosts fair at the times of Mahashivratri. Considered as one of the most ancient temples in Rajasthan, the temple premises are loaded with safety and cleanliness equipment.

Location: 324007, Thekra, Kota, Rajasthan 325201.

Timings: 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Best time to visit: Around the time of Mahashivratri, either February or March.

Being the first water park of Kota makes this place special in itself for the tourists and the locals alike. This has been one of the best attractions for the people to have a  great time enjoying a day riding some of the enthralling rides.

Perfect for the people of all ages, this waterpark boasts a vast number of rides and activities which makes the experience worth a memory. To enjoy a fun and frolic day in Kota, this is the best place which cannot be missed. 

Location:  Bundi Rd, NH 12, Kota, Rajasthan 324008

Entry Fee: INR 300 (Adults), INR 250 (Children)

Timing: 12:30 - 7:30 pm (Mon-Sat), 10:30am-7:30pm (Sunday) 

Best Time To Visit: During the summer season

Resting in the vicinity of the Chambal river in Kota in Rajasthan, this historic palace was built by Ummed Maharaj. Holding a rich history, this beautiful palace has many stories associated with its development. Inside the palace there is a pond which is adorned by lotus flowers and turtles.

Earlier the pond also had crocodiles which were treated as pets. Boasting a magnificent architecture, this place is considered one of the most beautiful tourist places in Kota. People come over here to enjoy a great time with family and friends. Famous for hosting picnics and for photography, this is one of the places one cannot fail to visit. 

Location: Kota, Rajasthan 323021

Entry Fee: INR 20 (Indian), INR 40 (Foreigners) 

Timings: 10AM-5PM 

Best Time To Visit: Daytime (To witness the beautiful reflection of the palace over the pond’s water)

This palace located in Kota, Rajasthan is known for its variety of architectural structures in a single complex. Locally called the city palace, this place has a vast number of apartments and monuments which are sheer man-made marvels.

All these architectures were built in different eras and reflects the rich heritage of Rajput rule and Mughal art. Inside the palace there are wall paintings, mirror walls, mirror ceilings, and floral decorations. Alongside this the entire palace has magnificent marble floorings and entrance to fell in love with.

It is believed that the city palace was founded in the early years of 1264 C.E. The marvelous architectural beauty of the place makes it one of the best places to see in Kota. 

Location: Sadar Bazar, Teerath, Bundi, Rajasthan 323001

Entry Fee: INR 100 (Foreigner), INR 10 (Indian)

Timing: 8AM-5PM 

Best Time To Visit: Visit before the sunset