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Heritage Hotels in Kota
Kota - Introduction
The town of Kota was once the part of the erstwhile
Rajput kingdom of Bundi. It became a separate princely state
in the 17th century. Apart from the several monuments that
reflect the erstwhile glory of the town, Kota is also known
for its palaces and gardens. The history of Kota is linked
with the history of Bundi. Both Bundi and Kota came under
the rule of the Chauhans in the 12th century. The
descendents of the Chauhans set up their capital at Bundi
and ruled from here. While Bundi was the capital, Kota
formed the land granted to the eldest son of the ruler. This
arrangement continued until 1624. In 1624, Emperor Jahangir,
the great Mughal ruler, partitioned Bundi and made Kota an
independent state. Rao Madho Singh, son of the ruler of
Bundi, ascended the throne of Kota. It became a part of the
British Empire in 1818 and later became a part of the Indian
state of Rajasthan, when it gained independence in 1947.
Heritage Hotels of Kota
In the cities of Maharajas, the hospitality also tends to
treat you like a king. Kota has a number of heritage hotels
and heritage resorts to serve you in the most grandeur
fashion. Most of the heritage hotels were at once residences
of former kings and queens of this region. These heritage
hotels that were at once crumbling old structures, have
returned to life today because of their renovation and the
money coming from the hotel trade. If you are in Kota or for
that matter any part of Rajasthan, don't forget to pamper
yourself with a royal treatment at any one of these
sprawling mansions.
Brijraj Bhavan Palace, Kota
Brijraj Bhawan Palace in Kota was built in the year 1830
as a British Residency and later to be the State Guesthouse
of Kota. The palace was temporary home to some of the most
famous persons on earth during its heydays and now fully
converted and upgraded is welcoming its guests with open
arms. The building is built in the colonial style on the
right bank of river Chambal. The combination of old world
heritage and new age facilities makes Brijraj Bhawan an
irresistible place to stay. All the rooms are well -
equipped with modern facilities and picturesque views of
Chambal river. The hotel provides facilities for badminton,
jeep safari, bird watching, and wildlife safaris. You can
look forward to the authentic local as well as Indian,
Continental, Regional, and Chinese food at the hotel's
restaurant. In total, the hotel has 7 rooms of which 2 are
suites, 4 are doubles, and 1 is single.
Umed Bhawan Palace
One of the best places to stay in Kota, Umed bhawan is
also a beautiful palace built in the year 1809 by Maharaja
Jai Singh of Kota. The palace has been designed as an
European mansion by Sir Swinton Jacob - a renowned architect
of his time. Traces of Rajput architecture could also be
found at many places. All the modern accommodation and
business facilities are available at the hotel to serve in
the best possible manner.
Sukhdham Haveli
A sandstone mansion - Sukhdham Haveli was built by the
British in year 1870. Once the official residence of the
agency surgeon, the mansion became the residence of Thakur
Prithvi Singhji - GOC of the Kota State. Today, Sukhdham is
a leading Heritage Hotel of Kota patronized by ever
increasing number of visitors.
Palkiya Haveli
A small European mansion located in the Mokha-Para region
of Kota, Palkiya Haveli has 6 well-decorated rooms. The
hotel has a large and beautiful swimming pool and gives
facilities like jeep safari and wildlife safari. |
