Kota formerly known as Kotah is a city in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. Situated on the banks of Chambal River, the city is the trade centre for an area in which millet, wheat, Rice, Pulses, coriander and oilseeds are grown; industries include cotton and oilseed milling, textile weaving, distilling, dairying, manufacture of metal handcrafts, fertilizers, chemicals and engineering equipments. It is also known as the power house of rajasthan. It has very fertile land and greenery with good irrigation facilities through canal. Kota is one of the major industrial hubs in northern India, with many prominent chemical, engineering & power plants are based here. The rail junction, a road hub, lies 4.8 km (3 mi) to the north. kota is one of the most important cities of rajasthan province and is included in the top 4 cities of rajsthan with jaipur, jodhpur and bikaner Kota is often referred to as the home of study as it is widely regarded in whole of the country as the best place for getting coachings for pre engineering, pre iit and pre medical. Some famous institutes are bansal classess for pre iit and allen carrer institute for pre medical. Kota is famous for its distinctive style of painting. The Crosthwaite Institute is located in Kota, as are old and new palaces of the Maharao (the maharajahs).

Places of interest

Maharao Madho Singh Museum: Situated in the old palace, the museum has a superb collection of Rajput miniature paintings of the Kota school, exquisite sculptures, frescoes and armoury. The museum also houses a rich repository of artistic items used by the Kota rulers.

Kota Barrage: A part of the irrigation canal system on the Chambal River, this beautiful setting is ideal for outings and evening strolls.

The Government Museum: Housed in the Brijvilas Palace near the Kishore Sagar, the museum displays a rich collection of rare coins, manuscripts and a representative selection of Hadoti sculpture. Especially noteworthy is an exquisitely sculptured statue brought here from Baroli.

Jag Mandir: Amidst the picturesque artificial lake of Kishore Sagar constructed in 1346 AD by Prince Dher Deh 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.

Godavari Dham Temple: This Hanuman Temple is located beside the swiftly flowing Chambal River. It has two high marble towers and huge marble swan built at the top of the entrance gate. It is visited by a large number of devotees especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays when a midnight Aarti of Lord Hanuman is organised.

Agamgarh Saheb Gurudwara: situated on Kota-Bundi highway 8 km from Kota city. It is the largest Gurudwara of Kota and one of the well managed Gurudwara of Rajasthan with "Langar" (community kitchen) goes on round the clock throughout the year.

* Adhar Shila(slanting rock)
* Darrah National Park(not yet functional)
* Chambal River Ghariyal {Aligator} Reservoir
* Sawan phuhar Water Park,the first and only amusement water park in the Hadoti region.
* Haryali & Maheshwari Resorts cum restaurants,
* Godavari Dham Mandir, a temple
* Garh Palace
* Umed Bhavan Palace(Luxury Hotel)
* Brijraj Bhavan Palace(Residence of Ex-Darbar)
* Bheetariya Kund(Picnic Spot)
* Pahadajhar Mahadev Water Fall
* Gapernath(beautiful picnic spot alongside chambal)
* Badoli Temples
* Jawahar Sagar Dam
* Hadoti Traffic Garden
* Chambal Garden
* Tirupati Balaji Temple
* Khare Ganesha Temple
* Karneshwar(Temple)
* Kala Khet (Picnic spot)
* KsharBagh(Garden )
* Bhanvarkunj (Chambal waterfall)
* Chambal Garden