About the place
Located on the eastern bank of the Chambal River, Kota is on a high
sloping tableland forming a part of the Malwa Plateau. The Mokandarra hills
run from southeast to northwest axis of the town.
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.
About the hotel
Umed Bhawan Palace exudes an aura distinctly its own.The Palace hotel
subtly blends Rajput and Victorian architecture.Lush lawns and
courtyards,picturesque ceilings,marble corridors,treasure troves, hunting
trophies of yesteryears and exquisite royal heirlooms complete the regal
picture.Since olden days, the Maharaos of Kotah (as Kota was formerly
called) had always lived in the medieval Fort inside the city. Wanting a
modern palace for his personal use, Maharaja Umed Singh II settled for
nothing but the best. He commissioned Sir Swinton Jacob, a distinguished
officer of the Royal Engineers in the British Army, to design the building.
As expected, Umed Bhawan came up in 1905 in the prevalent Indo-Sarcenic
style.
Access
» Airport : 6 km
» Railway Station : 4 km
» Bus Stand :3 km
Address
Umed Bhawan Palace Kota
Station Road,
Kota,
Rajasthan (India)
