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About Gwalior

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Gwalior is named after a saint who cured the local chieftain Suraj Sen from leprosy. It is also the home of the famous, royal and incredibly rich Scindia family. The magnificent mementoes of a glorious past give Gwalior a unique and timeless appeal, with warrior kings, poets, musicians and saints contributing in making Gwalior the city it is. Today, the city is famous for many educational institutions attracting students from every nook and corner of the country.

Area:  289.85 Sq. Kms.

Best Time to Visit:  October to March.

Climate:  Gwalior has extreme climate. The summers are very hot and winters are cold. There have been frequent death reports due to heat wave during the summers.

Main Languages:  Hindi, Urdu, Marathi and English.

Population:  Approx. 9 Lakhs.

Temperature:  Summer - Max : 46. Min : 21.
Winter - Max : 22. Min : 6.

Attractions In & Around of Gwalior

Forts and Palaces

Gwalior Fort

History and Culture of Gwalior

Art & Crafts

Carpet Weaving

Hotels in Gwalior

Hotel Vivek Continental

Tourist Attractions in Gwalior

Deogarh Temple

Deogarh, the Fort of the Gods, is situated on the right bank of the Betwa river at the western end of the Lalipur range of hills. The natural setting of the fort is dramatic and so are its dimensi...

Man Singh Palace

Introduction: Gwalior , one of the important historical destinations of the country has excuisite palaces and Man Singh Palace, Gwalior is one of them to really watch out for. It is housed within the...

Gujari Mahal

Introduction: Gwalior, one of the historically important destinations of the country has beautiful monuments and Gujari Mahal, Gwalior is one of them. It is situated within the Gwalior fort. The fort...

Usha Kiran Palace

Maharaja Jiwaji Rao Scindia, built a Palace as a guest house for his European friends and visitors. The new Palace was adjoining the Jai Vilas Palace and was named after his daughter USHA RAJE. The ar...

Tomb of Tansen

A pillar of Hindustani classical music, the great Tansen, the musician extraordinaire of Akbar's Court, lies buried in Gwalior. The beautiful garden, in which the tomb is located, is the venue of the ...

Teli Ka Mandir

The 9th century edifice towering 100 ft. high is a Pratihara Vishnu temple with a unique blend of Muslim and Hindu architecture sporting a peculiar layout plan and design. A figure of Garuda crowns the high doorway, which is the highest structure in the fort.