Places to Visit in Gwalior

The Gwalior Fort, founded by the Tomar Dynasty, carries the sobriquet ‘Gilbraltar of India’ which gives its architectural accuracy. The fort stands tall upon an enormous rock and it is enclosed by high walls inside. The walls are dotted with structures of different cultures, periods and dynasties. It has an exotic influence of China in their various art works.  The Chinese dragons that are drawn on its surface have been influenced from the Sino-Indian trade happening at the time of the fort’s inception. At dusk the fort hosts a haunting light and sound that showcases the fort’s roller coaster ride through aeons and ages.

Hosting the arc formed by the Chambal extending between Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Rich in hilly forests visited by likes of Emperor Akbar for its biodiversity.

Home to interesting animal life outside Gwalior.

A nice aquatic outing just outside the city.

Banquet hall with world’s largest indoor mural.

A memorable coming together of colourful India since 1909. Chanderi and Maheshswari fabrics are famous central Indian fabrics which are weaved here. These dress materials can be easily brought from this trade fair meets. 

Built inside the fort in memory of the Sixth Sikh Guru Govind Singh.

Jain remains excavated out of rocks on all sides, housing one of the tallest historical figures in Northern India.

The loftiest temple in the fort, derives its name from the ancient building been used for processing oil in the British period.

A shrine of Lord Vishnu here called ‘Shahastra Bahu’ is also situated in the fort.

Inspired form Konark this Sun temple is a central place of pilgrimage in the city.

An exquisitely carved line of ‘Tirthankara’ effigies at the Gwalior fort.

A coming together of the Indian society and its different streams of religious beliefs, this city has the following to offer in that genre in its tourism package.A meeting palace of the ‘Berehams’ - a group of learned followers of Lord ‘Mithun’.

A music museum in the ancestral home of Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan.

For the musically inclined Gwalior offers quality entertainment too in its holiday packages.Started in 1930 and continued till date in every December. This is a magnificent conglomeration of Indian and global music lovers and performers at the Tansen’s Tomb.

This museum has such unique gadgets belonging to the Royal Family of Scindias. This museum also displays the world’s largest chandelier.

This museum of Gwalior has a rich collection of antiques which tells us about the art and the lifestyle of India hundreds of years ago. Some of the sculptures which are exhibited here are said to be from the Gupta Period and are amazing pieces of art.

This citadel of love built inside the fort is dedicated to the romance of Raja Man Singh Tomar and his Gujjar queen Mrignayani.

The city is the birthplace of noted musician Tansen, one of the nine gems of Akbar, whose ashes are buried here.

A residential palace of the Scindias turned into a museum of priceless mementos housing the largest chandelier in the world.

The burial ground of the fighter queen of Jhansi, a martyr of the Sepoy Muitny.

The Gwalior Fort, founded by the Tomar Dynasty, carries the sobriquet ‘Gilbraltar of India’ which gives its architectural accuracy. The fort stands tall upon an enormous rock and it is enclosed by high walls inside. The walls are dotted with structures of different cultures, periods and dynasties. It has an exotic influence of China in their various art works.  The Chinese dragons that are drawn on its surface have been influenced from the Sino-Indian trade happening at the time of the fort’s inception. At dusk the fort hosts a haunting light and sound that showcases the fort’s roller coaster ride through aeons and ages.