Historical

A 1000 feet high hillock overlooks the Kuchaman city housing, the Kuchaman Fort (presently converted into a heritage hotel). The fort displays unique and highly creative collection of artwork ranging from imaginative structures to inlay work studded with precious stones, glass and even gold paint. The palace walls are decked with elegant miniature paintings and murals. The Sheesh Mahal (glass palace), Jal Mahal, Sabha Prakash, Meena Bazar etc. are few of the structures that adorn the fort and are still in excellent physical condition.

The Meera Mahal is an exquisite palace which plays host to the miniature paintings illustrating the life story of Rathore poet saint Meerabai, the passionate devotee of Lord Krishna. The passion and dedication with which Meera (a married Rajput woman) worshipped Lord Krishna has been a part of the folklore for ages and is still considered to be one of the finest efforts by any devotee to evince the allegiance to Lord. The Meera Mahal has paintings all over it and the cumulative effect of these excellent paintings has to be seen to be believed.

A confabulation of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and art, City Palace is the monument for the glorious royal past of the Kota city. City palace is a fantastic landmark in Kota attracting thousands of tourists every year. 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. The attractive garden around the palace adds the beauty of the Palace.

Situated on the Najar Bagh road near Bada Kuwa, this Kothi has walls with golden polish. This Kothi is also known as “Shishmahal” and one can find diamonds, glasses, paintings, flowers, Paccikari and meenakari works on the walls.

The Kishangarh Fort, a historically important structure, is located at the place renowned as Jaisalmer Bulge. The fort adorns a place between the towns of Mandha, Ramgarh and Tanot in Rajasthan. It is of very high strategic importance in political map of India as it is placed on a road linking Pakistan with India.

The fort was in the limelight when Pakistan army captured the fort with the help of local tribe known as Hurs and later based on Tashkent agreement the fort returned back to India.

The Fort, the ancient structure believed to be built by the Kings of Rathore dynasty, is a specimen of centuries old Indian architectural style. This archaeologically and historically important fort is a major attraction in Kishangarh for the tourists enthused in history and archeology.

Phool Mahal Palace, an erstwhile royal palace of Kishangarh Maharaj, was built in 1870 in the heart of the Kishangarh town. Presently this has been serving as a boutique hotel for tourists will all modern facilities and amenities.

It offers royal stay in the luxuriously made spacious deluxe rooms. The rooms are adorned with stunning paintings and exquisite ancient royal and British furniture. The palace serves the guests with delicious cuisine, Indian, Chinese and Western.

The landscaped lawn and an artificial lake add the beauty of the palace. Many facilities are arranged for the tourists here. These include Library, jogging tracks, laundry services, 24 hr doctor on call facility and many other such facilities aimed at the perfect comfort of the visitors.

Roopangarh Fort, constructed in 1648 by the renowned King of Kishangarh Maharaj Roop Singh, is presently serving as a heritage hotel. Still this fort keeps the traditional beauty and attracts many tourists due to its stunning appearance and historical importance. The fort was the strategic place for Rajputana movements and acclaimed as a specimen of Rajasthan architectural styles. The beauty of the Rajasthan stones and marbles are amply presented by the fort structure.

The Bhanwar Vilas Palace was constructed to provide a royal residence to Maharaj Ganesh Pal, the ruler of Karauli. The work was completed in late 1930s. The building was constructed as per the taste of the ruler and his preference for colonial exteriors and traditional Rajasthani interior is clearly visible. The external contours are of stark colonial style and the craftily carved interiors and artistically furnished interior furniture and decorations are a must see.

The Karauli city is almost 700 years old and it houses another monumental structure accentuating the historic atmosphere. The City Palace, as it is well known, is an old Palace which is considered the ultimate collection of classical paintings, architectures, stone carvings and lattice works.

The Timangarh Fort named after the King Timanpal is an imposing structure staring down at the surroundings at a distance of around 40 km from Karauli. The fort is believed to have been constructed in 1100 AD, and destroyed in one of the attack thereafter. The fort was renovated in 1244 AD by King Timanpal of Bayana. The fort is renowned for it’s collection ancient ashtadhatu (eight metals) and stone idols carvings. The amazing art work visible on the temple yards and walls is an example of the expertise that prevailed in the region.