Dominated by one of the mightiest forts of Asia, and steeped in
historic tradition, Gwalior is an excellent entry point into India's
largest and geographically most attractive state: Madhya Pradesh.The
new city of Gwalior became, over the centuries, the cradle of great
dynasties and with each, the city gained new dimensions from the
warrior kings, poets, musicians and saints who contributed to making
it a capital renowned throughout the country and today, a modern
Indian city, vibrant and bustling.
PLACES TO VISIT
Gwalior Fort Gwalior
Fort is one of India's most famous forts. It has withstood the onslaught
of many warring dynasties, each of whom have left their traces in
various monuments in and around the fort. The sandstone fort, rising
300 ft. on a steep, flat topped hill, stands out in its grand isolation.
As aptly described by Emperor Babur, 'the fort of Gwalior is like
a pearl in the necklace among the palaces of India.
Jain Sculptures The
long ascent on the southern side climbs up through a ravine to the
fort gate. Along the rock faces flanking this road are many Jain
sculptures, some impressively big. Originally cut into the cliff
faces in the mid-15th century, they were defaced by the forces of
Babur in 1527 but were later repaired.
Teli Ka Mandir This
temple probably dates from the 9th century but has been restored.
Its peculiar design incorporates a Dravidian roof with Indo-Aryan
decorations (the whole temple is covered with sculptures). A Garuda
tops the 10m-high doorway .Here princes and princesses came to be
betrothed and received education on the aspects of married life.
The walls of the temple slope upward and from a ridge from which
the roof rises.
Sonagiri 60
km from Gwalior, on Jhansi Road. The 108 Jain temples date back
1,500 years, all arranged on the steps of a hill. The main temple
on the top of the hill is in honour of the 8th Tirthankara. One
can walk up on paved pathways to see the temples. Aarti is performed
in the main temples between 6-9 pm daily.
How to get there
Air: Gwalior is connected by air with Delhi, Bhopal, Indore,
and Mumbai .
Rail: Gwalior is on Central Railway's main line between
Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.Taj Express and Shatabdi Express connect
Gwalior with Delhi and Agra.
Road:There are regular bus services from Agra, Mathura,
Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal, Chanderi, Indore, Jhansi, Khajuraho,
Rewa, Ujjain, Jabalpur and Shivpuri.
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Gwalior
Fort is one of India's most famous forts. It has withstood the onslaught
of many warring dynasties, each of whom have left their traces in
various monuments in and around the fort. The sandstone fort, rising
300 ft. on a steep, flat topped hill, stands out in its grand isolation.
As aptly described by Emperor Babur, 'the fort of Gwalior is like
a pearl in the necklace among the palaces of India.
The
long ascent on the southern side climbs up through a ravine to the
fort gate. Along the rock faces flanking this road are many Jain
sculptures, some impressively big. Originally cut into the cliff
faces in the mid-15th century, they were defaced by the forces of
Babur in 1527 but were later repaired.
This
temple probably dates from the 9th century but has been restored.
Its peculiar design incorporates a Dravidian roof with Indo-Aryan
decorations (the whole temple is covered with sculptures). A Garuda
tops the 10m-high doorway .Here princes and princesses came to be
betrothed and received education on the aspects of married life.
The walls of the temple slope upward and from a ridge from which
the roof rises. 
60
km from Gwalior, on Jhansi Road. The 108 Jain temples date back
1,500 years, all arranged on the steps of a hill. The main temple
on the top of the hill is in honour of the 8th Tirthankara. One
can walk up on paved pathways to see the temples. Aarti is performed
in the main temples between 6-9 pm daily.
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Express