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Gwalior Introduction


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The northernmost city, is an excellent entry point. It was established in the 18th century A.D. and named after saint Gwalipa. The city is dominated by its hill-top fort, one of the most redoubtable in the world. Rajput valour and chivalry are redolent in the very stones of the 15th century palace of Raja Man Singh located in the citadel. 

General information
 
Altitude 212 meters
Best Season October to March.
Temperature Summer : Max 46 Deg. 21 Deg.; Winter : Min 22 Deg. 6 Deg
STD Code 0751

How to get there

Air
Gwalior is connected with Delhi, Bhopal, Indore, Bombay.


Rail

Gwalior is connected to all major cities in India.


Road

Gwalior is well connected by good roads. Certain important road distances are Agra 118 km, Bhopal 420 km, Delhi 318 km, Khajuraho 280 km, Sanchi 344 km, Shivpuri 112 km, Indore 486 km.

In and around

Gwalior Fort

Gwalior Fort made of sand stone, is a magnificient monument. A steep road winds up wards to the fort which is flanked by statues of many Jain Tirthankaras. The outer walls, 3 km in length and 35 ft. high, stand as a witness to its reputation as an invincible structure. There is a sound-and-light show here in the evenings.

Gujari Mahal
Gujari Mahal situated in the fort premises, is a 15th century monument built by Raja Man Singh Tomar for his Gujar Queen, Mrignayani. The inner portion has been converted into a museum which houses antiquities going back to the 1st century A.D.

Man Mandir Palace
Man Mandir Palace was built by Raja Man Singh between 1486-1517. nearby is a Jawahar Pond, where, according to Rajput tradition, queens used to commit 'Sati'. Suraj Kund was built in the 15th century. However, reference to this gigantic structure can be traced back to 425 A.D. Teli ka Mandir and Sas Bahu ka Mandir are devoted to Lord Vishnu. The 9th century Teli Ka Mandir, towering 100 ft high, is a pratihara Vishnu temple with a unique blending of various architectural styles-Dravidian, as well as Indo - Aryan.

Jai Vilas Palace
Jai Vilas Palace is residence of the sindhia family. About 35 rooms have been converted into the Jevaji Rao Sindia museum. The architectural is a combination of Italian, Tuscan and Corinthian style.

Tombs of Tansen
Tombs of Tansen is a memorial to the pillar of the Hindustani music, Tansen. The tomb is a part of Gwalior's cultural heritage. An annual national music festival is held here in Nov-Dec.

Ghaus Mohammad tomb
Ghaus Mohammad tomb, a mausoleum of the Afghan Prince.

Sonagiri
The 108 Jain temples date back 1,500 years, all arranged on the steps of a hill. The main temple (57) on top of the hill is in honour of the 8th Trithankara. One can walk up on paved path ways to see the temples. Aarti is performed in the main temples between 6-9 p.m daily.

Datia
The main sight in this town is the 7- storied palace of Raja Bir Singh Deo, built atop the hill. Other sights are temple with Mughal Frescoes, Gopeshwar temple and the Tantrik Peeth of Pitambar Devi.

The Narwar Fort
Capital of Raja Nala. The place is mentioned as Nalpura (Nala's town) in a number of medieval sanskrit inscriptions. The Narwar Fort is 500 feet above the surrounding country. Though it is now in a dilapidated condition, yet judging from the remains it seems likely that in the flourishing days it might have been second to the Gwalior Fort in magnificence. The architecture of the remains is Rajput in style with flat ceilings, fluted columns and arches. Near the fort are the Jai Stambha, Sati monument, Ladu Bungalow, Chhip Mahal, Makardwaj Tal, Kacheri mahal, Sikandar Lodi's Mosque, Jail Kambha. Orchha

 

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