Kota is famous for its successfully conducted coaching. Every year, more than four lakh students come to Kota to prepare for the engineering and medical examinations to take admission. That's why Kota city has been recognized with names like Coaching Capital of India and Education City of India. Kota city is considered to be the second-best livable place in Rajasthan after Jaipur. Chambal River in Rajasthan not only enhances the beauty of Kota but is also known as the lifeline of this place. Apart from this, glimpses of the history of ancient palaces in Kota city are also worth seeing. There are also many gardens here, the most special of these is Chambal Garden. If you are also planning to visit Kota, then this article is going to be very useful for you. We will tell you about such beautiful places in Kota where you will be able to enjoy your holidays freely.
Kota-Barrage
Kota Barrage built on the Chambal River is popular among the people as a tourist spot, although it was built to store the water of the three dams Jawahar Sagar Dam, Gandhi Sagar Dam, and Rana Pratap Sagar Dam. The white smoke rising here due to water remains the center of attraction among the people. The areas around the bridge are crowded with picnickers and tourists coming from outside throughout the year.
Seven Wonder Park
There is a park in Kota where you can see all the seven wonders of the world simultaneously, yes, by going to Kota's Seven Wonders Park you can see the seven wonders of the world simultaneously. This park is situated on the banks of Kishore Sagar Lake which enhances the beauty of this place even more. This place is one of the best places to visit in Kota which houses Small Monuments of all the seven wonders of the world. This park includes the Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramid, the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower, Christ the Redeemer of Brazil, the Colosseum, and the Statue of Liberty. There are food stalls inside the park and people come here to enjoy picnics with family and friends.
Khad Ganesh Temple
This Ganesh temple of Kota is very special in itself, the unique thing here is that there is a standing idol of Lord Ganesha which is considered to be the only standing idol of Lord Ganesha in the whole of India. It is believed that this temple is more than 600 years old, there is a lake near the temple around which the presence of many peacocks makes this place even more attractive.
Chambal Garden
Situated on the banks of the Chambal river, this place is one of the most beautiful picnic spots in Kota city. The Chambal River is a part of the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary. By reaching Chambal Udyan, you can enjoy peace in the lap of greenery. The main attraction here is the boat ride through which you can go to the ghats around the Chambal River.
Geparnath Falls
This is a very beautiful and fascinating place to see. If you want to see this waterfall well then go here during monsoon season. It is popular among tourists for nature photography, picnics, and short treks along with other reasons. The view of this waterfall is worth seeing. Which attracts the waterfall even more due to rainwater.
Shivpuri Dham
India is a country inhabited by religious beliefs and holy temples, there are many ancient and holy temples here, among them the women of the temples of Lord Bholenath are immense. According to beliefs, Lord Shiva himself is present in the form of light in the 12 Jyotirlingas of Bholenath. All these Jyotirlingas are located in different states of India. But Shivpuri Dham located in Kota city is a unique temple, Shivpuri Dham is dedicated to Shiva, and about 525 Shiv Lingas are installed in the temple complex. It is said that there are 525 Shivalingas in the temple. Adding them together gives 12. In such a situation, the devotees who visit and worship here get the fruits of 12 Jyotirlingas.
Rao Madho Singh Museum
Rao Madho Singh Museum is located on the premises of the old palace in Kota, Rajasthan. Which is a rich incredible collection of history, culture, artifacts, and documents of Rajasthan. The silver sculptures, coins, and terracotta figures in Rao Madho Singh Museum attract historians and tourists.
Godavari Dham
This place dedicated to Hanuman ji is situated on the banks of Chambal river, the aarti performed in this temple is quite different and famous.
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