Gwalior Fort
Introduction and history: Gwalior is one of the important cities in Madhya Pradesh, where the ancient monument and modern development go hand-in-hand. The city has served as the center of several of North India’s historic kingdoms. Museums, art galleries and beautifully maintained palaces speak for the city and centuries gone by. The Gwalior Fort dominates the city as it is the most magnificent monument and the history traces it back to 15th century. The fort contains multiple statues of Jain Tirthankaras.The, who created the Jain community.
What to see and when to go: Apart from enjoying the main fort it consists of multiple other monuments like Man Mandir Palace, Teli ka Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace, Tansen’s Tomb in the nearby areas. In order to get the real historical information one can visit the nearby Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum and Kala Vithika. Gwalior has a famous Zoo which is a good attraction for children. The ideal time to visit the fort the city is between July and March.
Things to do: Known for its art and culture, the Gwalior city is one of the best places to different kinds of local dances. Starting with Ahiri Dance and list grows with many others including Yadav dance, Saharia dances, Lur dance, Lanhgi dance and Dul-Dul Ghori dance.
Accommodation: There are many heritage hotels available in the city, which are cost effective. The average price will range from 500 to 1200 rupees per day for a good accommodation.
Mode of transport: The city is well connected with regular flights from Delhi & Bhopal. As the city forms a major junction in Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Chennai lines, there is ample number of trains on a daily basis. It is also well connected by regular bus service from places like Agra (65 kilometers) and Delhi (270 kilometers).
Timings:
• Sound and Lighting at the Fort : 7:30 PM to 9:15 PM (Summer time) and 6:30 PM to 8:15 PM (Winter time)
• Gwalior Zoo: 8 AM to 3 PM
Related links:
• Madhya Pradesh Tourism site : http://www.mptourism.com/
• Gwalior district official site: http://gwalior.nic.in/
See also (nearby places): Datia, Sonagiri, Tigra Dam, and The National Chambal sanctuary are some of the nearby places for nature lovers.
Interesting information:
• The city also produced music legends like Amjad Ali Khan and Dr. Ishwar Chandra Karkare.
• The earliest freedom fighters, Tantya Tope and the indomitable Rani of Jhansi, are commemorated in memorials in Gwalior.
