Scattered with monumental heritage and steeped in history, Gwalior is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh in central India. Tour the
Gwalior Tours and Located at a distance 321 kilometers from Delhi - the Indian capital, Gwalior is a romantic holiday retreat where you rediscover fascinating facets of India's happening historical heritage.
The Suraj Kund water pool still lies within the fort walls of the mighty Gwalior Fort. For several centuries rulers of the Tomar dynasty ruled Gwalior that was later conquered by Ibrahim Lodhi. The Mughals and Marathas ruled from Gwalior at different points of time. Later the fort came under Scindia rule till the Britishers took over.
Post independence, Gwalior became a part of Madhya Pradesh - an Indian state.
Tourist Attractions
Tourist attractions in Gwalior are windows into history chapters that are a mosaic of political intrigue, romantic tales and imperial heritage in the Gwalior Tours.
The Gwalior Fort is the most important tourist attraction in this part of the country. Sprawled on a hilltop i.e. about 100 meters above the town, the Gwalior Fort presents an imposing picture with its breathtaking stone ramparts.
Gwalior Tours and The Fort walls are more than 10 meters in height and blend into steep hill slopes that abruptly drop towards the plains below.
See the Man Singh Palace, Sas Bahu Temples, Teli ka Mandir and the Kirti Mahal on tours to Gwalior with India City Tours.
Tour Itineraries for Gwalior :
Gwalior Tours and Tours to Guwahati Assam and Guwahati, the capital of Assam, located at the bank of the brahamputra river. It is treated as the gateway of north east india and the most popular tourist destinations in north east india. Some interested places of guwahati are:
Assam State Museum:
Museum is far 10 minutes walking distance from the guwahati railway station..
Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra:
Tours to Gwalior Madhya Pradesh and The Srimanta Sankardeva kalakshetra has been set up as a grand exposition of the life and culture of the people of Assam. Named after the greatest Vaishnava saint and the greatest integrator of the Assamese society Srimanta Sankardeva, the Kalakshetra is a multi-Arts complex.
Tours to Gwalior Madhya Pradesh and Other interested places of guwahati are umananda temple, janardana temple, assam rajyik museum, nabagraha temple, kamakhya temple, bhubaneswari temple, vashistha ashram, assam state zoo, and botanical garden.
Other Tourist Attractions around Guwahati:
Chandubi Lake: A natural lagoon and fine picnic spot which is 64 kms. from Guwahati. The lake and its surroundings is an ideal holiday resort with the added attraction of fishing and rowing.
Sualkuchi: Sualkuchi is one of the world's largest weaving villages often called the Manchester of the East. The entire population here is engaged in weaving exquisite silf fabrics. A renowned centre of silk production, particularly known for Muga - the golden silk of Assam which is not produced anywhere else in the world.
Hajo : It is located 32 kms far from guwahati on the north bank of the brahmaputra river, it is a place where three religions meet - Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism.
Sas-Bahu Temples:
As the name suggests, the Sas-Bahu temples, located on the other part of the fort, are not dedicated to a mother-in-law (Sas) and daughter-in-law (Bahu). Sas-Bahu is the name given to two adjacent temples of different sizes. The larger of the two is ornately decorated and sculpted with beautiful statuettes and intricate patterns.
Suraj Kund:
Constructed in the 15th century, the Suraj Kund complex dates back to as early as AD 425. This is considered to be the place where Sage Gwalipa healed Suraj Sen of leprosy with the waters of this pool.
Memorial of Tansen:
Next to the tomb of Ghaus is located another small tomb – the Memorial of Tansen. This is the memorial built to commemorate Tansen, the great musician and one of the nine gems of Akbar’s court. It is here that the annual Tansen Sangeet Samaroh, a world-renowned music festival, is held.
Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus:
Another tourist attraction in Gwalior is the tomb of Mohammad Ghaus, a saint of the Islamic faith of the 16th century. Associating hardly any importance from a historical point of view, the tomb exudes sheer beauty. The stone carvings in the panels of screen work create a magical charm.
Teli-ka-Mandir:
The ninth century temple of Teli-ka-Mandir, built in Dravidian form, is believed to be the oldest in the fort. The sculptures are particularly North Indian. Devoted to Lord Vishnu, a figure of garuda (mythical bird) resides on top of the 10-metre-high doorway.
Kala Vithika:
Located near the Gwalior Railway Station, Kala Vithika bears a major part of the town’s history and culture in the Tours to Gwalior Madhya Pradesh.
Surya Mandir:
The Surya Mandir (Sun Temple), a replica of the famed Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa is one of the important tourist attractions of Gwalior. It was built by G. D. Birla, the famous Indian industrialist.
