PLACE NEARBY

BADOLI :
About 48 km away from Kota is Badoli which is cluster of 9 temples, often referred to as the Badoli Shiva temples. This is the oldest temple complex of Rajasthan. The temples are an example of the superb craftsmanship in architecture and sculpture dating back to the 9th century.

THE MODERN TEMPLES :
The four major hydraulic structures of Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar, Jawahar Sagar dams and Kota Barrage were developed through the joint venture agreement between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. These ‘Modern temples’ are monuments of skill and expertise of the Indian engineers.

DARRAH SANCTUARY :
About 48 km from Kota, the Darrah wildlife sanctuary runs along either side of the Kota- Jhalawar National Highway (NH 12). Sprawling in a thick forested terrain, it was once a private hunting reserve of the royalty. Panther, Tiger, spotted deer, wild boar and bear roam these wilds.

DAD DEVI :
The temple of Dad Devi, the deity of the royal household of Kota, is surrounded by thick forests and is an ideal place to spend some quiet moments.

CHRAN CHAUKI :
On the way to Dad Devi and 15 kms from the tourist Reception Centre, Charan Chauki marks the legendary spot where Lord Krishna is said is said to have rested for a brief while, while traveling to Dwarka from Mathura. The footprints of Lord have been preserved here.

CHIRISTIAN GRAVEYARD :
CLOSE TO THE Nayapura Circle is the graveyard of British Soldiers who were killed during the uprising of 1857 AD.

RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (50 kms) :
A thickly wooded forest, along the southeast border of Kota, adjacent to the mountain range, it is the former royal hunting preserve of the maharajas of Kota. It has been converted into a wildlife sanctuary. It is a naturalist’s paradise with a rich species of wildlife and birdlife. Here the leopard, spotted deer, tiger, wild boar and sloth bear can be sighted.

ROCK PAINTINGS OF ALANIYA RIVER-25kms :
25 kms from Kota, these rock paintings are found along the banks of the river Alaniya.

RANA PRATAP SAGAR DAM & BHAINSRORGARH (55 kms) :
These two places come under Chittaurgarh district. Bhainsrorgarh is located on the banks of the Chambal River. It has wonderful natural surroundings and a whole village is established within the fort. On the way, the ancient temple of Gapernath Mahadev can be visited. This is also a beautiful picnic spot.