At an altitude of around 500 feet from mean sea level,
lies a gorge through which runs the river Chambal. Gigantic cliffs lie on
either sides of the gorge. The winds blowing seem to be chanting the Shiv
stotras in your ears to arouse the feeling of devotion in you. Garadia MahadevTemple lies on one of the cliffs. The rituals are performed by a local priest
who generally stays in the shrine till around 5:30pm. Late nights are not
recommended. The place is picture perfect like a painting made by God himself.
You can actually realize the bliss of solitude by sitting here for some time.
The place has served many as a spot for picnic. The largest tributary of
Yamuna, river Chambal is known for being the abode of many water species.
Sitting on cliff you may catch a glimpse of the crocodiles, turtles etc.
Other Attractions in Kota
In the middle of Kishore Sagar Lake lies the beautiful
red stone monument called Jag Mandir. It was built by one of the queens of
Kota, in the year 1740. Situated nearby Keshar Bagh, this place used to serve
as a pleasure palace for the erstwhile kings. Tourist can see the reflection of
a palace on the shimmering lake.
On the bank of the Chambal River, one can notice a well
groomed park known by the name of Chambal Garden. Stroll on the lush green
garden or enjoy the view of the shimmering Chambal Lake, this park is a perfect
sight for all the nature lovers. Located next to the retreat, Amar Niwas, this
place was the royal retreat for all the rulers of Kota. Nature lovers can also
spend their day studying the thousands of plant species that add life to this
place. There are some plants that are typical to this region and are of much
interest to the students, especially botanists.
Displaying a blend of Rajput and Victorian architecture,
Umed Bhawan Palace has an aura of its own. This beautiful palace was built in
1009 by Maharao Umed Singh II of Kota. Green lawns, huge courtyards,
picturesque ceilings, marble corridors, hunting trophies of yesteryears are the
special features of the palace. The palace has 32 huge rooms replete with
modern amenities. Umed Bhawan Palace strikes a stark balance with contemporary
living and Rajasthan's culture. There is an Edwardian drawing room, a billiard
room and a very well laid out garden surrounding the palace.
The colonial style architecture is located on the bank of
river Chamba. Rooms in the palace offer panoramic views of the Chambal River.
The palace has large spacious rooms that are tastefully done up with antique
furniture.
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