Bored of being at home? So badly want to visit a new place near Kota?
Kota City is blessed with many beautiful getaways; one among them is the mesmerizing Abheda Mahal.
Whether you’re fond of history & heritage or you just want to experience a new place which promises blissful surroundings, Abheda Mahal should be on your list.
About
Abheda Mahal is a wonderful heritage site which consists of many small gardens, a museum, and walls depicting the famous Kota paintings. The artificial pond alongside adds charm & bliss to this place.
Abheda Mahal is located about 8 Kms from the main city. On a long drive to this place, one experiences adorable scenery & views.
History
There are many fascinating stories about this palace.
It is believed that during the rule of Maharaja Ummed Singh II, the pond of Abheda Mahal was used to be home of many crocodiles. These crocodiles were used to be pets & they were given names too!
Main Attractions
Migrant Birds
From August to March, many migrant birds visit this place. If you’re interested in bird watching or taking their photographs, this would be an idle place for it.
Gardens
There are many small exquisite gardens in the open area outside the palace, it just makes one happy to walk in between them through the walkways.
An ancient well
In ancient times, wells were used to get the groundwater, and there is one such well in the palace.
The Queen’s Palace
The Queen’s palace is open for visitors and it consists of many rooms. The walls on the inside have beautiful paintings on them.
Pond
The outside of the palace is colored yellow, which gives an aesthetic view when it’s reflection falls in the pond water. The best way to explore the pond away from the land is a boat. You will find people enjoying the view of the palace from afar while boating in the pond.
Museum
There is a museum inside the old palace. It is an exceptional museum with a lot of things from ancient times. There are frescoes, miniature paintings, marvelous sculptures. The armory and artistic instruments used by rulers can also be seen there. After seeing these things one can get a glimpse of the history of the location.
How to Reach
There are many different routes to reach Abheda Mahal. If you’re driving there by car / bike, the best route is via Nanta Road & Kunadi. It takes approximately 15-20 mins from Nayapura.
Timings
Abheda Mahal is open from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee
INDIAN – 20
FOREIGN NATIONALS – 40
CAMERA – 50
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[…] Abheda Mahal is a complex consisting of beautiful gardens and an adjacent pond. Situated on Nanta Road, it is one of the favourite places of Kota people to visit while going for a long drive. Sometimes, the place can be really crowded, but otherwise, it offers a beautiful escape from the hustle & bustle of the city. […]