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Moti Mahal

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Moti Mahal, As The Name Suggests, Is The Pearl Hall Where The Royal Families Held Their Audience. The Hall Is Known To Have Glass Windows And Five Nooks That Enabled The Queens To Listen To The Proceedings Taking Place In The Sringar Chowki, The Royal Throne Of Jodhpur.

Khejarla Fort

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Located 85 Kilometres From The Main City, The 400-Year Old Khejarla Fort Is Situated In A Rural Setting. The Stunning Red Sandstone Monument, Now A Hotel, Is An Example Of Rajput Architecture. Visitors Will Be Mesmerised By The Fort's Picturesque Settings, Latticework Friezes And Intricate Jharokas.

Mehrangarh Fort

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Rising Perpendicular And Impregnable From A Hill Which Is 125 Metres Above Jodhpur’s Skyline Is The Mehrangarh Fort. This Historic Fort Is One Of The Most Famous In India And Is Packed With History And Legends. Mehrangarh Fort Still Bears The Imprints Of Cannonball Attacks Courtesy The Armies Of Jaipur On Its Second Gate. Chiselled And Sturdy, The Fort Is Known For Its Exquisite Latticed Windows, Carved Panels, Intricately Decorated Windows And Walls Of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal And Sheesh Mahal.

Garadia Mahadev Temple

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One Can Get A Grand View Of River Chambal From The Garadia Mahadev Temple. Situated On Dabi Road (Nh 76), This Temple Provides An Incredible View Of The Surrounding Wilderness. It Is A Must Visit, Especially During Monsoon.

Mukundara Tiger Reserve

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The Mukundara Tiger Reserve Is 50 Kilometres From Kota. Tigers Are Often Relocated Here From Ranthambore Reserve. It Has A Core Area Of 417 Square Kilometres And A Buffer Zone Covering 342.82 Square Kilometres. Other Wildlife Includes Panther, Deer, Wild Boar And Bear. This Thickly Wooded Area Is Home To A Large Variety Of Birds As Well.

Alnia Dam

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The Alnia Dam Is One Of The Must-See Attractions Of Kota. It Is Renowned For The Beautiful Rock Paintings That Date Back To The Upper Paleolithic Age. Still In Good Condition, They Adorn The Bank Of The River, Making This Place Definitely Worth A Visit.

Seven Wonder Park

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The Seven Wonder Park Is A Rs. 20 Crores Worth Project Developed Along The Kishore Sagar Lake At Vallabh Bari In Kota. A Single Visit To This Park Allows Visitors To Get A Glimpse Of The Replicas Of All The Seven Wonders Of The World.

Kota Barrage

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Kota Barrage Is One Of The Most Important Water Reservoirs In The Rajasthan State Constructed Over Chambal River. The Kota Barrage Spreads Over An Area Of 27,332 Square Kilometres, Which Makes It As Large As Haiti! The Mesmerizing View Of Water Flowing Through The Gates With A Great Force Makes It A Popular Tourist Attraction. The Kansua Temple Of Lord Shiva, Housing A Rare Four-Faced Shiva Lingam Is A Place Of Interest Near The Barrage.