The whole region is a treasure house of prehistoric cave paintings and formidable forts. In addition to these ancient buildings there are the red poppy fields that add to the picturesque beauty of the place. The lush green fields and those of oranges make Jhalawar more attractive. During winters the place comes alive with greenery all around. Its beauty is indescribable. Amidst such beauty lies the fort built by Maharaja Madan Singh, now housing government offices. It also houses a government museum that has a collection of sculptures, coins, rare manuscripts, a stone inscription dating back to the 5th century and exquisite statues of Ardhanarishwar, Natraj and Trimurti. Near Jhalawar stands the ancient city of Chandrawati known for its ancient temples of both Hindu and Jain sects. The symmetry of their architectural elements are quite impressive too. Express buses ply regularly from Kota Central Bus Stand. Jhalawar is also a stop over enroute to Indore or Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. Taxis or rental cars are also available for Jhalawar. Transportations are easily available from Kota to arrive at Jhalawar. A two hours bus ride will take the travelers to this ancient town. As far as hotels are concerned the travelers can choose from heritage as well as budget hotels. RTDC Gavdi Talab, Prithvi Vilas Palace, RTDC Hotel Chadrawati, Hotel Dwrika and others are there for the purpose. |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||