This palace located in Kota, Rajasthan is known for its variety of architectural structures in a single complex. Locally called the city palace, this place has a vast number of apartments and monuments which are sheer man-made marvels.
All these architectures were built in different eras and reflects the rich heritage of Rajput rule and Mughal art. Inside the palace there are wall paintings, mirror walls, mirror ceilings, and floral decorations. Alongside this the entire palace has magnificent marble floorings and entrance to fell in love with.
It is believed that the city palace was founded in the early years of 1264 C.E. The marvelous architectural beauty of the place makes it one of the best places to see in Kota. The Garh Palace, situated in Kota, Rajasthan, comprises of a number of architectural structures in a single complex. It is also called the city palace and has a number of apartments, monuments etc, which were built at a different period of time by different, rules, and showcases Rajput heritage along with Mughal art.
The palace is adorned with imposing wall paintings, mirror walls, mirror ceilings, hanging illuminated lights and floral decorations. Breathtaking marble floorings and walls and stylish fashioned entrance, all these make City Palace a memorable location. There are beautiful gardens around the palace, which make it seem more beautiful.
City Palace encloses a grand museum enclosing huge collection of medieval weaponries, costumes and apparels of erstwhile kings and queens, artifacts and handicrafts showing the cultural heritage of the bygone splendid days. The Museum has been open to the...
Read moreGood palace to visit in kota, there is already limited places as tourist attraction & refreshment as well. kotah garh is one of them. i was in kotah just for 2 days so not much experience but as per my knowledge & experience i would say if you are going from railway station area to garh palace it will take around 80 rs. Although check with "jugnoo" mobile app for estimation, some times jugnoo may reject your booking request & you have to find auto by self so where this app will helpful for estimate rs. if you are alone then book "rapido" this is two wheeler service with very cheap rate. after reaching over there do not take any picture before purchasing ticket, they have separate ticket for taking photographs Rs.50 per device (mobile/dslr), except photograph ticket they have two different tickets, Ticket worth Rs.80 for just see museum area & 100Rs. for museum + palace. i am suggesting you that purchase 100rs.(+50rs. for photography) Ticket, just in 20rs. extra you will visit both places. Now let me explain about timing if you ask local public they say it will take just 20 minutes to visit entire palace with museum but they are wrong. i spent almost 3 hours over there then also i felt like it is not sufficient, if you are interested in photography, history , heritage then you need more time otherwise it will take around 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete entire tour. Be aware they are very punctual about timings so they close palace and museum exact at 5 p.m! There is little shop in palace for some showpiece,home decoration things, miniature...
Read moreGarh palace ( The city palace of kota ) Garh palace is a large fort complex in kota, built in 1264. It is also known by many names such as kotah garh, city palace, and kota fort.
The Garh Palace, situated in Kota, Rajasthan, comprises of a number of architectural structures in a single complex. It is also called the city palace and has a number of apartments, monuments etc, which were built at a different period of time by different, rules, and showcases Rajput heritage along with Mughal art.
The palace is adorned with imposing wall paintings, mirror walls, mirror ceilings, hanging illuminated lights and floral decorations. Breathtaking marble floorings and walls and stylish fashioned entrance, all these make City Palace a memorable location. There are beautiful gardens around the palace, which make it seem more beautiful.
City Palace encloses a grand museum enclosing huge collection of medieval weaponries, costumes and apparels of erstwhile kings and queens, artifacts and handicrafts showing the cultural heritage of the bygone splendid days. The Museum has been open to the public since 1970.
HISTORY
It is believed that the foundations of the Garh Palace were first laid in the year 1264 by Prince Jait Singh of Bundi on the spot where he sacrificed and buried the severed head of the defeated Bhil Chieftain Koteya who had previously ruled the region. The name ‘Kotah' is often said to memorialize the human sacrifice (nar bali) of Koteya, although it may equally reference the presence of a strong...
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