This town in Rajasthan became a textile paradise when Rao Kishore Singh, a general for the Mughals, brought in weavers from Mysore. Since then {that’s around the 17th and 18th century}, Kota has produced a variety of sarees that are marked by checks that form while the saree is being woven over a traditional pit. At Kota, you can buy anything from plain, cotton sarees to more ornate drapes that feature intricate dorai {thread} work.
Like the rest of Rajasthan, Kota too is bestowed with stunning palaces. Drop by the City Fort Palace, a large, whitewashed complex that houses a durbar where you can gawk at the beautiful mirror work. There’s also an in-house museum worth checking out. The Jagmandir palace that sits pretty in the midst of the artificially-created Kishore Sagar lake is another popular tourist spot. You can also visit the Ranthambore National Park and the historical city of Bundi from Kota.
Distance from Bangalore: 2,002 kilometers {approx.}
Nearest Airport: Jaipur
