Weather: In Summer: Max: 46, Min: 21
In Winter: Max: 22, Min: 6
Rainfall: 88.9 cm
About Gwalior
Steeped in the splendour of its past, the ancient capital of Gwalior has yet made a successful transition into a modern Indian city, vibrant and bustling. A multitude of reigning dynasties, of the great Rajput clans of the Pratiharas, Kacchwahas and Tomars have left indelible etchings of their rule in this city of palaces, temples and monuments. Gwalior's tradition as a royal capital continued until the formation of present day India, with the Scindias having their dynastic seat here. The magnificent mementoes of a glorious past have been preserved with care, giving Gwalior an appeal unique and timeless.
This, then, is Gwalior : where a rich cultural tradition has been interwoven into the fabric of modern life. Where a princely past lives on in great palaces and their museums. Where a multitude of images merge and mix to present to the visitor a city of enduring greatness.
Tourist Places
The Fort Standing on a steep mass of sandstone, gwalior fort dominates the city and is its most significant monument. it has been in the scene of momentou ...more
Tansen Music Festival The Tansen Sangeeth Sammelan or Music festival is held in Gwalior in memory of the great musician Tansen. Tansen one of the nine gems in the court of Emperor Akbar is believed to be the father of ...more
Getting Around
Metered taxis, private cabs, auto rickshaws cycle rickshaws, tongas (horse drawn carts), city buses and the rattletrap three wheeled tempos that try to carry more passengers than possible are the different modes of public transport readily available. Travel agents and car rental companies will be able to provide chauffeured cars on rent, but self-driven hired cars are not an option.
How to reach
By Air: Gwalior is connected by Indian Airlines to Bombay, Bhopal, Indore, and Delhi.
By 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. Gwalior is well linked with Agra (118 km), Mathura, Jaipur (350 km), Delhi (321 km), Lucknow, Bhopal (423 km), Chanderi (239 km), Indore (486 km), Jhansi (101 km), Khajuraho (275 km), Ujjain (455 km), and Shivpuri (114 km)..
By Road: The most common and cheapest way of moving around the city is the six-seater auto-rickshaws. Taxis are also available so are mini buses
