Gwalior, the fort city of India, sends its solicitation to all the tourist in all the corners of the world to come and enjoy this legendary land. The massive fort in the city has earned the denomination of being the ‘pearl in the necklace of the castles of Hind’. This chivalrous city of Madhya Pradesh has watched over the transmutation of various dynasties. Rich in heritage this is also an important city from the commercial point of view. Precipitous in the brilliancy of its past, the ancient capital of Gwalior has made a successful metastasis into a neo Indian city, vivacious and bustling. Want to see a camouflage of culture and modernity, come to Gwalior. If Madhya Pradesh is considered to be a blanket then definitely the beaded glitters will be the city of Gwalior. So do not squander your time in reverie, visit the dream destination called Gwalior.

The forts and palaces of Gwalior are magnanimous and are the major attractions. The presence of these historical treasure make this city a megalomaniac. The Gwalior fort is the reminiscent of the Raja Suraj Sen, who after being cured by saint Gwalipa, laid the foundation of this fort. Claiming to be the grandest and largest fort in the world, is straggles on an area of three and a half kilometers and rise up to a great height of thirty five metres. Being the only fort in Gwalior, this fort sits on an enormous rock. The road to the fort rests between the intersperse of the various Jain statues, some of then soaring up to 3 storey.

The places of Gwalior is also an important card that draws people towards this city. Lest the gullible may other wise, the Man Mandir palace is not a temple. This plat du jour is located inside the fort and is also known as the Chitra mandir or palace of paintings due to the blue, gold and traces of green on the walls with animal figurines on them has credited this palace to be called as the painted palace or Chit Mandi. This palace had has wide chambers that once served as music halls. A charming architectural ornament here replicates the paddling of ducks in turquoise water. There is also a museum that displays the sculptures and carvings of the fort.

Gujari Mahal, was basically a gift by Raja Man Singh to his most favourite queen, Mrignaini. It is the most preserved part of the fort and now has a museum that showcases Hindu and Jain sculptures belonging to the ancient times. Speaking of the grandeur that was brought on the face of Gwalior by the Scindia rule, is the Jas Vilas Palace, which is also the current residence of the Scindias. This palace also has a museum where one can see artifacts and archives from all over the world. Do not miss seeing the crystal staircase and two of the world’s largest chandeliers.

Getting There :

Air - Gwalior is connected by Indian Airlines to Bombay, Bhopal, Indore, and Delhi.

Rail - Gwalior is on the main Delhi-Bombay and Delhi-Madras rail link. Among major trains, the Taj and Shatabdi Express connect Gwalior with Delhi and Agra.

Road - Well Connected to the Major Areas of the State by Good Network of Roads. Regular Bus Services are Available.