Kala Vithika

With a varied range of interesting places to visit, Gwalior is one of the major cities in Madhya Pradesh and is an important tourist destination that attracts a number of tourists throughout the year. The fame enjoyed by the city is owed to the great collection of museums, ancient forts, palaces, temples that dot its geography. This historical city is a paradise for the admirers of art, architecture, culture, and history. One of the most famous structures that illustrate the art, culture, and history of the city is Kala Vithika.

Located at the center of the city, Kala Vithika is the treasure house of arts that reveals the rich cultural heritage of Gwalior. Kala Vithika is a popular museum of Gwalior, which preserves ancient musical instruments and personal belongings of some of the great Indian legends in history. The museum also holds many beautiful paintings and portraits that portray the rich culture and history of the Gwalior city. The museum previously was the ancestral house of the legendary Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan and with the immense guidance of the great sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, it was designed and renovated as per traditional Gwalior architecture and aesthetics by Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan memorial trust. It is now popularly known as Sarod Ghar.

Things To Do Here:

This museum is a must-visit for people who are interested in the history of arts and music. This famous museum offers a delightful experience to the visitors coming to Gwalior. In Kala Vithika, music enthusiasts are captivated by the rich history and ambiance of the Sarod Ghar. Visitors can see mural art pieces, preserved in the museum. This museum exhibits a great collection of photographs and documents of musical importance, as the objective of this museum is to promote classical Indian culture and music.

Best Time To Visit Here:

The best time to visit Gwalior and Kala Vithika is from October to March. However, those who can manage on rainy days can also visit between the months of July and September.

Nearby Attractions Here:

While visiting Kala Vithika you can explore some other tourist attractions such as Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior Fort, Padmavati Pawaya, Man Singh Palace, Scindia Museum, Sas-Bahu Temple, Gwalior Museum, Maharani Laxmibai Samadhi, Ambedkar Park, Khedapati Mandir, Italian Garden, Phool Bagh, Dargah Khwaja Kanoon Sahib, Gwalior Zoo, Madhav National Park, Rani Mahal, Tighra Dam and many more. Besides, Gwalior city also gives you an exciting opportunity to shop at some famous marketplaces here like Sarafa Bazar and Patankar Bazar.

How To Reach here:

As Kala Vithika is located in the Padav region of Gwalior, one can reach the place by any means of transportation within the town. Due to its close proximity to places like Agra and other important places, Gwalior city can be easily accessible.

• By Air- Gwalior has an airport of its own that is located at a distance of 8 km from the main city. Indian Airlines connect Gwalior to the major cities like Mumbai, Bhopal, Indore, and Delhi.

• By Rail- Gwalior Railway Station is located within the city limit. It lies on the main Delhi-Chennai and Delhi-Mumbai rail link. The Satabdi Express and Taj Express connect Agra and Delhi with Gwalior.

• By Road- Gwalior is well connected by roadways. It has good connectivity with all the major towns of Madhya Pradesh and the adjoining areas. Gwalior is connected to Agra which is at a distance of 118 km. It has good roadways to Mathura, Jhansi Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal, Chanderi, etc.

Additional Information For Visitors:

The museum remains open on all day of the week except Sunday. One can visit here between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The entry fee for this museum is Rs. 20 per person for Indians and Rs. 100 per person for foreigners.