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The KotaRajasthan.net team writes about the places, history and festivals of Kota and Hadoti, and corrects pages when readers point out changes.

The Baroli temple group near Rawatbhata
Hadoti day trips Baroli Temples: Ancient Stone Poetry Near Rawatbhata Baroli temples near Kota: nine 10th-century Pratihara-era shrines by the Chambal, the Ghateshwar Mahadev temple, the stolen Nataraja and how to plan a visit. October 17, 2026
Weathered laterite rock-cut cave and pillar at the Kolvi Buddhist caves in Jhalawar district
History and people Buddhist Caves in Rajasthan: Kolvi, Binnayaga and Hathiagor Buddhist caves in Rajasthan are found near Dag in Jhalawar district: Kolvi, Binnayaga and Hathiagor. Their history, what survives, Bairat, and how to visit. October 17, 2026
Round stone bastion and curtain walls of Shergarh fort in Baran district beside a green lawn
Palaces and heritage Forts Near Kota: 10 Hadoti Forts Worth the Drive in 2026 Forts near Kota and across Hadoti: Gagron, Taragarh, Shergarh, Shahabad, Bhainsrorgarh, Kota's Garh and more, with history, distances and how to plan visits. October 17, 2026
The Garh Palace in the centre of Jhalawar
Hadoti day trips Jhalawar Tourist Places: Forts, Temples and Caves Guide The best Jhalawar tourist places: Gagron water fort, Garh Palace and museum, Jhalrapatan Sun Temple, Chandrabhaga temples, Kolvi caves, with a route from Kota. October 17, 2026
Kota on a sunny evening
Modern Kota Modern Kota development: how the city changed from 2018 to 2023 How modern Kota development reshaped the city between 2018 and 2023: the Chambal Riverfront, Oxygen City Park, the signal-free road plan and new public spaces. October 17, 2026
Modern Kota Oxygen City Park and New Kota: The City's Modern Green Makeover Oxygen City Park in Kota, the large new park with lakes, tracks and dense planting, and how it fits the wider makeover of the city. Best times and tips. October 17, 2026
Replica world monuments at Seven Wonders Park beside Kishore Sagar lake in Kota
Plan your trip Places to Visit in Kota with Family: Parks, Boats and Forts Places to visit in Kota with family and kids: the riverfront, City Park, Seven Wonders, boat rides, Abheda Biological Park and museums, with a plan and tips. October 17, 2026
The ancient Shiva temple at Kansua on the edge of Kota, an ASI protected monument
Palaces and heritage Protected Monuments in Hadoti: ASI Sites in Kota and Beyond All 18 ASI Monuments of National Importance in Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar and Baran districts, what each one is, which you can visit, and nearby protected sites. October 17, 2026
Water-carved sandstone ledges and pools of the Chambal gorge at Chuliya Falls near Rawatbhata
Hadoti day trips Rawatbhata Tourist Places: Baroli, Dams, Forts and Falls Rawatbhata tourist places near Kota: the Baroli temples, Rana Pratap Sagar dam, Chuliya Falls, Bhainsrorgarh fort and sanctuary, with a day plan and tips. October 17, 2026
Replica monuments at Seven Wonders Park beside Kishore Sagar
Modern Kota Seven Wonders Park Kota: Replicas of the World's Wonders by a Lake Seven Wonders Park in Kota: replicas of the Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, pyramids and more beside Kishore Sagar lake, with timings, tips and what is nearby. October 17, 2026
Bhimlat waterfall in Bundi district pouring over a rocky ledge into a green monsoon gorge
Lakes and viewpoints Waterfalls Near Kota: 8 Monsoon Falls and How to Visit Waterfalls near Kota for the monsoon: Geparnath, Bhimlat, Menal, Chuliya, Bardha and more, with distances, the best months, how flow works and safety tips. October 17, 2026
Inside the Garh City Palace of Kota
Food and crafts What is Kota famous for? What is Kota famous for? IIT-JEE and NEET coaching, Kota stone, the kachori, Kota Doria saris, coriander, the Dussehra Mela, Kota painting and the Chambal. October 17, 2026
Kishore Sagar lake and Jagmandir in Kota
Plan your trip Kota travel and heritage guides All our long-form Kota travel guides in one place: the Dussehra Mela, history, kachori and Kota Doria, coaching, wildlife, day trips and trip planning. October 17, 2026
A mugger crocodile basking on the bank of the Chambal River
Wildlife and the Chambal Wildlife safaris near Kota Wildlife safaris near Kota: Chambal boat trips for gharial and crocodiles, Mukundara Hills and Ramgarh Vishdhari tiger reserves, seasons and how to book. October 17, 2026
Wildlife and the Chambal Abheda Mahal and Biological Park Kota: Palace and Animals Abheda (Aabheda) Mahal and Abheda Biological Park in Kota: the rulers' lakeside retreat, the forest department's animal park opened in 2021, tips and timings. October 17, 2026
Bhimlat waterfall in Bundi district
Hadoti day trips Bhimlat Waterfall, Bundi: Monsoon Falls and Shiva Temple Bhimlat Mahadev waterfall near Bundi: a 140-ft monsoon fall beside an old Shiva temple, about 35 km from Bundi and 70 km from Kota, with safety tips and timing. October 17, 2026
Hadoti day trips Chuliya Falls on the Chambal: When to Go and Stay Safe Chuliya Falls near Rawatbhata: the Chambal waterfall just below Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, why its flow varies, monsoon safety and nearby Baroli and Bhainsrorgarh. October 17, 2026
Lakes and viewpoints Geparnath Waterfall Kota: Gorge Temple, Steps and Safety Geparnath (Gaiparnath) waterfall near Kota: a Shiva temple in a deep Chambal gorge, 22 km from the city. When it flows, the steps, safety and nearby places. October 17, 2026
Hadoti day trips Kolvi Buddhist Caves, Jhalawar: Rock-Cut Stupas and Buddha Kolvi Buddhist caves in Jhalawar district: rock-cut cells, carved stupas and a colossal Buddha, with the Vinayaka and Hathiagor caves nearby, and trip planning. October 17, 2026
Kota Junction railway station building
Palaces and heritage Kota Junction Railway Station: History, Trains and Tips Kota Junction railway station on the Delhi-Mumbai line: its history, divisional role, trains that start here, other Kota stations and tips for arriving. October 17, 2026
Hadoti day trips Ramganjmandi: Kota Stone Quarries and Coriander Market Ramganjmandi near Kota: the heart of the Kota stone industry and a giant coriander market. Its history, what you can see, how to get there and nearby places. October 17, 2026
Hadoti day trips Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, Rawatbhata: History and Visiting Rana Pratap Sagar Dam at Rawatbhata near Kota: the 1970 Chambal Valley dam and 172 MW power station, the reservoir, Chuliya falls and a day loop with Baroli. October 17, 2026
Wildlife and the Chambal Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve: Wildlife, Tigers and Visits Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi: sanctuary since 1982, tiger reserve since 2022, its size, tigers, wildlife and how to visit from Kota. October 17, 2026
Hadoti day trips Shergarh Fort, Baran: History, Sanctuary and Visitor Guide Shergarh Fort on the Parvan river in Baran district, once called Koshavardhan, with an inscription of 790 CE and a sanctuary around it. History and visit tips. October 17, 2026
Male gharial with the pot-shaped knob on the tip of its long narrow snout
Wildlife and the Chambal Gharial vs Crocodile: How to Tell Them Apart on the Chambal Gharial vs crocodile on the Chambal: tell a gharial from a mugger by snout, size, behaviour and basking spot, why one is critically endangered, and safety. October 16, 2026
Indian skimmer flying low over a river, its orange lower bill slicing the water surface
Wildlife and the Chambal Indian Skimmer on the Chambal: How to See This Rare Bird The Indian skimmer on the Chambal: how to recognise this endangered river bird, how it feeds and nests on sandbanks, when to look for it and how to watch it. October 16, 2026
A weaver working at a handloom with fine white warp threads, weaving a Chanderi saree
Food and crafts Kota Doria vs Chanderi: How the Two Sarees Really Differ Kota Doria vs Chanderi compared: where each is woven, the yarns, khat checks versus sheer silk-cotton, zari and butis, GI tags and how to spot handloom. October 16, 2026
Bundi's Garh Palace climbing the hillside above the old town
Plan your trip Kota vs Bundi: Which to Visit, Where to Stay, How to Pair Kota vs Bundi compared honestly: palaces, painting, lakes, stepwells, river and wildlife, the feel of each town, where to base yourself and how to see both. October 16, 2026
Forest in the Darrah area of Mukundara Hills
Wildlife and the Chambal Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve: Kota's Wildlife Wilderness Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve near Kota: its forests, gorges and wildlife, why it was created, how safaris are booked and how to pair it with Garadia. October 16, 2026
Dry deciduous forest and rocky hills in the Darrah area of Mukundara Hills
Wildlife and the Chambal Mukundara vs Ranthambore: Which Tiger Reserve to Visit Mukundara vs Ranthambore from Kota: history, landscape, tiger sightings, crowds, safari booking and travel time, with an honest verdict for each kind of trip. October 16, 2026