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Kota Tours, Rajasthan
Brijraj Bhawan Palace
Brijraj Bhawan, a colonial style palace, situated on the bank of river Chambal,
was build in the early nineties. The palace has large spacious rooms that
are tastefully done up with antique furniture. An intresting feature of
the palace is the fact that almost all the rooms overlook the Chambal
river providing an arrresting view of the mighty river.
Umed Bhawan Palace
Umed Bhawan is one of the most beautiful palaces of Kota. Built in 1009
by Maharao Umed Singh II of Kota. This palace was designed by Sir
Swinton Jacob who spent many years in Rajasthan. The overall design of the
palace is European. There is an Edwardian drawing room, a billiard
room and a very well laid out garden surrounding the palace.There are long
corridors, courtyard and Italian marble floors.
Chambel Garden
The lush green garden at Amar Niwas makes a lovely picnic spot. While
absorbing the ambience of the place one can enjoy a boat ride.
Maharao Madho Singh Museum
Situated in the old palace, it houses a rich collection of Rajput paintings
of the Kota school, exquisite sculptures and other valuable antiques. The
museum is the treasure house of artistic items used by the rulers
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