Darrah
Wildlife Sanctuary
Panthers, wild boars, leopards and antelopes can be
sighted in this sanctuary.
The
National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary
At 50 km from Kota, it is best known for gharials, the
thin-snouted Indian crocodile and the rarely seen
caracal.
Sorsan
grasslands
Flanking the main canal of the Chambal river, forty five
kilometres from Kota, these grasslands are teeming with
insects during the monsoon months and attract a great
variety of resident and migratory birds including the
rare Great Indian Bustard.
Bundi
At 38 km from Kota, is the captivating town of Bundi
with the imposing 14th century Taragarh fort, the large
palace (with its famous Bundi murals), its stepwells and
quaint narrow winding streets.
Kethun
This weavers' village, where the world famous kota
doria saris are woven, is just 15 km from Kota.
Bardoli
Temples
Fine architecture and sculptures of 8th to 9th
century can be seen in this cluster of temples. It is 56
km from Kota.
Jhalawar
area
80 km away from Kota is Jhalawar, an opium-producing
centre. Of interest to the visitor are the majestic
Gagraon Fort, the walled town of Jhalrapatan, and the
7th century Chandrabhaga temples.
The
Ahlniya Rock Shelters
These rock shelters, with tracings of prehistoric
paintings are located 14 kilometres away from Kota along
the banks of the Ahlniya river. |
