| Chambel Garden |
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The lush green garden at Amar Niwas makes a lovely picnic spot. While
absorbing the ambience of the place one can enjoy a boat ride.
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| Umed Bhawan Palace |
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Umed Bhawan is one of the most beautiful palaces of Kota. Built in 1009 by
Maharao Umed Singh II of Kota. This palace was designed by Sir Swinton
Jacob who spent many years in Rajasthan. The overall design of the palace
is European. There is an Edwardian drawing room, a billiard room and a
very well laid out garden surrounding the palace. There are long
corridors, courtyard and Italian marble floors
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| Rao Madho Singh Ji
Museum |
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This was formerly a palace and is named after the son of the ruler of
Bundi who was made the first ruler of Kota State by the Mughal emperor
Jehangir. The museum is closed on Fridays and state holidays. It gives a
wonderful glimpse of the glory and history of the place with miniature
paintings and ancient armory on display. Situated in the old palace, it
houses a rich collection of Rajput paintings of the Kota school, exquisite
sculptures and other valuable antiques. The museum is the treasure house
of artistic items used by the rulers of kota.
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| Haveli of Devtaji |
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The beautiful Haveli of Devta Shridharji is located in the middle of the
busy market. The haveli is noted for its splendid frescoes and rooms
ornate with lovely wall paintings.
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| Jag Mandir |
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Amid the picturesque artificial lake of Kishore Sagar constructed in 1346
A.D. by Prince DherDeh of Bundi, stands the enchanting little palace of
Jag Mandir. The azure waters around the red-sandstone monument enhances
its beauty. Boat-rides can be enjoyed in the lake. The Keshar Bagh famous
for its royal cenotaphs lies in the vicinity
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Kota Barrage
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A part of the irrigation canal system on the Chambal River, this beautiful
setting is ideal for outings and evening strolls.
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Brijraj Bhawan Palace
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Brijraj Bhawan, a colonial style palace, situated on the bank of river
Chambal, was build in the early nineties. The palace has large spacious
rooms that are tastefully done up with antique furniture. An intresting
feature of the palace is the fact that almost all the rooms overlook the
Chambal river providing an arresting view of the mighty river.
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