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| Brijraj Bhawan Palace (Kota) |
It is located on an elevated site, overlooking the Chambal river and is Kota's most interesting hotel. Brijraj Bhawan Palace Hotel is a Heritage Hotel.
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| City Palace and Fort (Kota) |
It is one of the largest such complexes in Rajasthan. Entry here is through the Naya Darwaza. The Rao Madho Singh museum, in the City Palace, has excellent displaying weapons, old costumes, stuffed beasts and some of the best preserved murals in the state.
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| Jagmandir (Kota) |
Jagmandir, an enchanting little palace, is situated in the middle of a picturesque artificial tank of Kishore Sagar, on a small island. Built in 1740 by one of the maharanis of Kota. It is best seen in the early morning but is exquisite at any time of the day.
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| Brij Vilas Palace Museum (Kota) |
Situated near Kishore Sagar, Brij Vilas Palace Museum; a small museum run by the government, is housed in the Brij Vilas Palace. It has an excellent collection of stone idols and other sculptural fragments, mainly from the archaeological sites at Baroli and Jhalawar.
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| Chambal Gardens (Kota) |
The industrial town of Kota has several beautifully maintained gardens. Located on the banks of Chambal river, one of these lush gardens are the Chambal Gardens. Situated in the middle of the gardens is a muddy pond, home to several crocodiles. Various rare species of gharials can also be seen here.
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| Chhattar Bilas Gardens (Kota) |
Besides the hotel Chambal are the Chhattar Bilas Gardens, a curious collection of impressive royal cenotaphs.
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| Baroli (Around Kota) |
En-route the Pratap sagar Dam, approximately 50 kms south-west of kota lies a group of 9th-12th century Baroli temples. Built in Gupta style of architecture, these are among the best religious structures in Rajasthan. Unfortunately these temples were vandalised by the Muslim invaders but the remains of the temples are still present.
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