Rajasthan››Kota››General Info

Introduction

Today, Kota serves as an army headquarters. It is also Rajasthan's industrial centre (mainly chemicals), powered by the hydroelectric plants on the Chambal river - the only permanent river in the state - and the nearby nuclear plant. Kota is strung out along the east bank of the Chambal river. The train station is well to the north.

Money

The State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, at Industrial Estate (opposite Rajasthan Patrika), changes travellers cheques and currency.

Special Events

The celebration of ' Dussehra Mela ' to commemorate the victory of Rama over Ravana has a special significance in Kota, where festivities take the form of a large mela, or fair.

Shopping

The famous kota-doria sarees, a fabric with self-wooven checks, is very popular. These hand-wooven sarees can be bought from any of the shops in town or go to Kethun, 35 kms away, and see the weavers at work before selecting a saree.

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