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Gwalior, is famed for its outstanding palaces, sacred temples and glorious monuments. It is believed that this city is named after the saint ‘Gwalipa’, who cured the king’s deadly disease. A cradle of great dynasties, this fabulous city was in existence over the centuries. With embracing structures like sandstone mosque, rock temples and fabulous statues, Gwalior city upkeeps its glorious tradition of the past. The magnificent fort on the majestic hills, that overlooks the entire city, gives an enthralling look to the scenic ambiance of this marvelous town. These spectacular monuments of the yesteryears, provides an exceptional charm to this wonderful city. In addition to these heritages and museums, Gwalior will be remembered forever as the birthplace of the great musician Tansen. The major cultural event held every winter to commemorate the memory of this great musician, attracts large gathering. The stalwarts of music take it as a great privilege to be a part of this cultural extravaganza. Situated on a prime location, Gwalior was a dream city for many dynasties. The city acquired much from the reign of different dynasties who had developed this as a renowned place. Being the birthplace of illustrious people, Gwalior is accredited with a unique status in the history of India. A sprawling city where tradition is entwined with modernity, Gwalior presents a enthralling and a beguiling appeal to the tourists.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Heritage

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 474001

STD Code: 751

Info Website: gwalior.nic.in

Best Time to Visit:  October to March

HistoryEdit

Gwalior’s history is as fascinating as the attractions in the city, which can be traced back to the 8th century A.D. Gwalior was the under the rule of the Hunas in the 6th century. It further went in to the hands of Gurjar Prariharas of Kannauj who ruled here till 923 A.D. The throne subsequently went under the control of Kachwaha Rajputs in 10th century. The city came under the flag of the Delhu Sultanate in 1196, when Qutub-Uddin Aibak captured the city. His rule was followed by the ruling of Shams-ud-Altamash in 1232. The magnanimous Gwalior Fort was constructed by Raja Man Singh of Tomar dynasty in the 15th century. It was during the 15th century that a famous singing school was established here and the legendary musician Tansen attended this school. The Muslim ruled here till 1553 after which the city was captured by Vikramaditya, who later conquered the North India after defeating Akbar’s army at Agra in 1556. The British gained control of the city in 1780, after which it remained in their kitty. During the first mutiny of 1857, Gwalior was one of the most active domains. Jhansi ki Rani lost her life here while fighting with the British. This city is also an important pilgrim center for Jains as well as the Sikhs.

Places to VisitAdd

 

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Gwalior airport is located at a distance of 8 km from the heart of the city. The Gwalior airport is well connected to all major cities. Outside the airport private taxis are easily available. It costs about Rs 150 by taxi.

By Train : Gwalior railway station is a major rail junction in Delhi-Chennai and Delhi-Mumbai rail line. It is connected to almost all cities like Delhi (Ndls Shatabdi E), Mumbai (Mngla Lksdp Exp), Kolkata (Chambal Express), Chennai (Chennai Rajdhni) and Bangalore (Karnataka Exp). Railway station is located at the heart of the city.

By BUS : Very good bus service facilities are available in Gwalior. Gwalior is connected by state owned buses and private deluxe buses from in and around all major cities. Overnight A/C tourist buses are available from Delhi (319 km), Indore (486 km), Agra (118 km) and Jaipur (348 km). Tourist buses charge about Rs 3 to Rs 4 per kilometer.

By Taxi : Gwalior is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Gwalior by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : N.A.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel Grace ; 40 Manik Vilas Colony, Near Railway Station Gwalior 474002. ; Ph – 0751 234 0111 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Laundry, Doctor on call.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Suruchi ; Residency Road, near Goleka Mandir, Gwalior 474005. ; Ph – 07512416192, 9617780900 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Baby sitting, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, Wheel chair access, 24-Hour Security, Game Room.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Taj Usha Kiran Palace ; Jayendraganj Lashkar, Gwalior 474009. ; Ph – 0751 244 4000 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, Wheel chair access, Non-smoking rooms, 24-Hour Security, Cocktail Lounge, Concierge, Guest Lift to all floors,Lounge, Massage Services, Wedding Services, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Kwality Restaurant ;  Captain Upmanyu Singh Marg, Behind SP Office, City Centre Gwalior, MP. ; M –  0751 241 0456 ; Food Serve :  Indian Food.

• Volga Restaurant ;  Jayendraganj , Lashkar Jayendra Ganj Rd, Jayendraganj, Gwalior, MP. ; M –  0751 408 7100 ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

• Punjabi Zyaka ;  Saraswati Nagar, Govindpuri, opp. Millenium Plaza, Gwalior 474003, India. ; M –  9425117555 ; Food Serve :  Punjabi Dishes.

Must Eat FoodAdd

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Must ShopAdd

• Hand-Woven saris (Chanderi & Maheswari saris) ; Arihant Emporium ;  Lashkar, Gwalior, MP. ; Ph/M:  9893017154, 9425338380.
• Handloom, Jewellery and Handicrafts. ; Sarafa Bazaar ;  Sarafa Bazaar, Lashkar, Gwalior,, MP – 474001. ; Ph/M:  N.A.

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

• DnD Discotheque ; IInd Floor, D.D. City Mall,Phoolbagh M.L.B. Road, Gwalior 474001. ; Ph/M: 91-94251-12912 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : Multi-Cuisine
• Madira Bar ; Hotel Landmark, 47, Manik Vilas Colony, Jhansi Road, Gwalior- 474001 ; Ph/M: (751) 4011271, (751) 4011272 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : N.A.

SpaAdd

• Jiva spa ;  Jayendraganj Lashkar,Gwalior – 474 009 ; Ph/M – 91 751 2444000 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Foot Reflexology, Body Scrubs, Facial Treatments, Body Massages, Body Detoxifier (Exfoliation), Special Package.

FestivalAdd

Tansen Festival ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  November/December ; Details:  Every year a national level music festival is organised in November/December near the tomb of Mian Tansen, one of the ‘Nine Jewels’ of Emperor Akbar’s court. Musicians and singers from all over India come here to perform in the festival.
Bhavbhuti Samaroh ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Bhavbhuti Samaroh is one of the oldest festival marked by the enactments of dramas and the episodes from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. This is the cultural festival of the region. Famous dramas of Kalidas are also staged.

Safety / WarningEdit

•  Beware of pickpockets as Gwalior is a major tourist city in India.
•  Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
•  Avoid false saller, they may sale you fake items.
•  Be aware of travel warnings. Some areas are considered unsafe for  foreigners.
•  Never accept a ride if there’s someone accompanying the driver in a taxi  or  rickshaw.
•  Keep a copy of your passport/visa separate from the original.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room Gwalior:(0751) 2445233
• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

ItineraryEdit

Day 1
9:00 am – Phool Bagh ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
12:00 pm – Suraj Kund ;Approx. time spent : 1 hrs
1:00 pm – Chhatris of Scindia Dynasty ;Approx. time spent : 1 hrs
3:00 pm – Memorial of Tansen;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
5:00 pm – Ghous Mohammed ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
Day 2
9:00 am – Dargah Khwaja Kanoon Sahib ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
11:00 am – Jauhar Kund ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
1:00 pm – Dev Kho ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
3:00 pm – Hathi Pool ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
5:00 pm – Samadhi of Rani Lakshmi Bai ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
Day 3
7:12 am – Padavali and Bateshwar ;Approx. time spent : 45 hrs
1:00 pm – Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
3:00 pm – Gwalior Zoo ;Approx. time spent : 4 hrs
5:30 pm – Tigra Dam ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs

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