Jag Mandir Kota

Jag Mandir Palace was built by a queen of Kota in the year of 1745 and is situated 4. 3 kms away from the heart of Kota. This Palace is stationed on one of the islands in the tranquil Kishore Sagar lake.

The construction of the Palace began in 1551 and was completed in the year of 1745. The entire Jag Mandir Palace is considered as one of the best monuments of the state of Rajasthan and is constructed with a combination of red stone, marbles and yellowstone all throughout its three storied structure with Rajput architectural style.

The speciality of the Jag Mandir palace are the series of structures that were built in the Palace over the years that served specific purposes. The Gul Mahal (refugee space for prince Khurram), the Zenana Mahal (south extension of the Gul Mahal), four carved elephants on either sides of the entrance, the Darikhana, Bara Patharon ka Mahal (also known as palace of 12 stones), the Kunwar Pada ka Mahal and the Garden Courtyard are structures in the Palace that portray the finesse and intricate detail of the architecture in the 15th to 17th century.

The Jag Mandir Palace would be of an average duration of 2 to 3 hours irrespective of the crowd because regular boats and ferry rides are available all throughout the day to help tourists and visitors reach the island. It is best suggested to visit the Jag Madir Palace during the early or late evenings as the setting sun and the palace lightings tend to strike the visitor's vision. There is no entrance fee for spending time in the Palace but the ferry rides can vary according to demand season from Rs. 300 to Rs. 700 per person, climate and number of per head visitor. Do spare 3 to 4 hours off to visit this magnificent creation, when you find yourself touring in Kota.

The closest tourist attractions around the vicinity of the Jag Mandir Palace is the Sculpture of Leaning Tower of Pisa Seven Wonders of Kota, the Sculpture of Colosseum and the Miniature of Christ the Redeemer. The palace is open to visitors during timings 10 AM to 6 PM everyday.

Kota Tourist Attractions

Kota is the third largest city in the state of Rajasthan and is one of the popular tourist destinations. Situated on the banks of the Chambal River, the city of Kota is famous for its distinctive style of paintings, palaces, museums, and places of worship. The city is known for gold jewellery, Doria sarees, silk sarees and the famous Kota stone. The history of Kota dates back to the 12th century when Rao Deva conquered the territory and founded Hadoti. The independent Rajput state of Kota was carved out of Bundi in 1631. The kingdom of Kota had a turbulent history as it was raided by various Mughal rulers, Maharajas of Jaipur and even the Maratha warlords. The city of Kota is well known all over the world for its architectural splendour comprising beautiful palaces, temples and museums which exhibit the grandeur of the foregone era. Kota is the third largest city in the state of Rajasthan and is one of the popular tourist destinations. Situated on the banks of the Chambal River, the city of Kota is famous for its distinctive style of paintings, palaces, museums, and places of worship.

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