Description

Gwalior is a historic city founded by King Surajesan, Gwalior is filled with beautiful monuments, exuberant palaces and temples that speaks volumes of the glorious past that this majestic city has seen.
The city's heritage has remained captured in its awestriking architecture of mosques, rock temples and statues. Surrounded by beautiful hills and greenery and soaked in history, Gwalior has been the home to one of India's most eminent royalty who once resided here.
Some of the tourist attractions of Gwalior cannot be missed like the The Gwalior fort, which gives a panoramic view of the entire city, the Jai Vilas palace and the Sun Temple.
The great Indian musician Tansen was born in Gwalior and the tomb of Tansenis an important place here.
Every year during November or December, a 4-day Tansen Music Festival is celebrated in Gwalior and it sees various classical musicians from all over the country performing on the stage near the tomb itself. Gwalior has been the birthplace of many Indian Legends such as the former Indian Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, music maestro Amjad Ali Khan and the famous percussionist AllaRakha.

How To Reach

Gwalior is well connected with all the major places of India. Proper and regular airlines, trains and roadways serve Gwalior.

Best Time to Visit

October to March is the best time to visit Gwalior. However, those who loves little rains can also visit between July and September. The 4-day Tansen Music Festival in November/ December is also a great time to visit Gwalior if you are interested in enjoying the Indian classical music performances in a pleasant atmosphere.

Hotel Range

Rs3000/- to Rs6000/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.
There are other premium accommodations of higher range.

Tips

Visit Gwalior Fort, Jai Vilas Palace, Gujari Mahal, Man Mandir Palace, Tomb of Tansen, TeliKaMandir, Moti Mahal, RaasBahu Temple, Scindia Museum, Tomb of GhausMohammed, Gwalior Zoo, Sun Temple, Padavali and Bateswar, SurajKund, Tighra Dam, ShyamVatika, Sarod Ghar, GopachalParvat Rock-cut Sculptures, etc.
Gwalior is famous for handicrafts, Chanderi, and Maheswari Sarees, so you can go for some city shopping and buy gifts for yourself and your loved ones. There is Jiyaji Chowk Bazar, Patankar Bazaar, and Sarafa Bazar are best options to buy the best items.