Kota district

Kota District is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The city of Kota is the administrative headquarters of the district.

History:

Procession of Raja Ram Singh II of Kota Later Mughal Period, c. 1850

During the period around 12th century AD, Rao Deva,a Hada Chieftain conquered the territory and founded Bundi and Hadoti. In the early 17th century AD, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the ruler of Bundi -Rao Ratan Singh, gave the smaller principality of Kota to his son, Madho Singh. Since then Kota became a hallmark of the Rajput gallantry and culture. In Pre Independence days social activist Guru Radha Kishan worked here along with other prominent freedom fighters and organised people against insane policies of the government. He left Kota after local administration came to know about the arrest warrant issued against him for his activities for freedom movement .

Princely city of Kota:

Kota city became independent in 1579, after Bundi state in Hadoti region had become weak. Then, Kota ruled the territory which now is Kota district and Baran district. 

Geography: 

The district is bounded on the north by Bundi District, on the east by Baran District, on the south by Jhalawar District, and on the west by Chittorgarh District. 

It is renowned for its IIT JEE and AIPMT/PMT preparation. It is now the hub of educational institutions and is home to Asia's biggest manufacturer of fertiliser. 

Power Plants:

Kota Thermal Power Plant

Kota is surrounded by four power stations within its 50 km radii. First is Rajasthan atomic power plant which is an atomic power plant and is very near to Kota at a place called Rawatbhata and is situated at a place called Rawatbhata in the Chittorgarh District. Second is Kota Thermal Power plant which generates power from coal and is situated at the bank of Chambal river and is within Kota city. Third is NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) Anta Gas Power plant which generates power from gas and is situated at a place called Anta in the Bar
an District. and the fourth is Jawahar Sagar Power plant which is hydraulic power plant.

Transport:

Kota is connected with road and rail. It is also connected by air, although only chartered flights are available 

Roadways:

The district is connected with neighbouring districts and with major cities outside the state. National highway No.12 (Jaipur—Jabalpur) and National Highway No.76 passes through the district. National Highway No.76 is a part of East-West Corridor. The total road length in the district is 2,052 km. as of March 2011.
There are three bus stations in Kota:

• Rajasthan roadways bus stand in ramchandrapura kota (since September 2013).
• Inter-state bus terminal at DCM road.
• Rawatbhata Bus Stand at Ghode Wale Baba Crossing

Kota Junction Entrance

Railways:

Kota is well connected to all the major cities of India. It is an important station on the Delhi-Mumbai main line. Kota Junction is one of the divisions in West Central Railway. Kota has several direct trains to Kolkata. Kota has four railway stations. Another suburban station of South Kota city is Dakaniya Talav Railway station which has a stoppage of Avadh Express, Dehradun Express and Ranthambore Express.The city is a halt for around 100 trains, including A broad-gauge railway facility between Kota and Jodhpur via Jaipur exists.

Airports:

Kota Airport has had no scheduled services operating since 1999. although only chartered flights are available.

Maharao Madho Singh Museum

Tourist Places:

Maharao Madho Singh Museum:Situated in the old place (Gardh Palace). It houses a rich collection of Rajput Miniature painting of the Kota school, exquisite sculpture, arms, frescoes other valuable antiques. The museum is the treasure house of artistic items used by the ruler of Kota. It has historic artifacts and personal effects of the former rulers of Kota. It has two parts one on ground floor and second on top floor. which one only open for foreign tourist.

Jag Mandir

 Jag Mandir:Kishore Sagar, a Picturesque artificial lake was constructed in 1346 by the Prince Dheer Deo of Bundi. Jag mandir an aesthetic monument was built in the middle of the lake with ripple  of the blue waters enhancing the serenity. Near the lake is Kshar Bagh, famous for its royal cenotaphs. And a good scene of C.B. garden,

 Udpuria:

Udpuria was a common enough village, with 100-odd households, set around a pond of unremarkable dimensions. A group of painted storks adopted this pond more than a decade ago. Now some 200-300 birds come here sometime every August, flying around, feeding themselves, breeding their young ones next to the pond and departing when the new generation is able to fly. The villagers make sure that no harm is done to them, and have stopped fishing in the pond. But now, they are feeling threatened by the Tourism and the Wildlife Department because there are proposals to ban the use of the pond by the people and their cattle. 

Gapernath

 Gapernath:

The temple of Gapernath is situated in the Rawatbhata road. Gapernath is surrounded by the rocks, hills and bushes etc.There is a very beautiful stream which flows water very pleasantly. It is the temple of Shiva and his family. On the occasion of Shivratri, a great fair is held there. By the slogan of “Om Namah Shivay”, the fully atmosphere is being thrilled. People believe that there is a big cave which is fully spread in all over Kota.

Abheda Mahal: 

Abheda Mahal

A magnificent Mahal outside of city, have small tank with numerous lotus and beautiful small garden with Kota School paintings.  Also you can watch migrant birds on month of Aug. to March. 

Adhar Shila:

Its a very big rock stayed on a small rock with unbelievable angle. People believe this was god gift. Here a very good small garden and you can gaze at magnificent view of river Chambal.