Gwalior Travel Guide Offers Historic Attractions

Gwalior is of the destinations which can be combined with the Golden Triangle Tour. It is a historic city known for its forts, palaces, temples and monuments. Several rulers ruled over this city over the centuries and left their legacy in the type of heritage monuments. This city was founded in the 8th century by local Chieftain Suraj Sen. The city got its name from a saint named Gwalipa who cured Suraj Sen from leprosy.

Golden Triangle Tour is among the most famous tours of India. A huge hit with international tourists, this tour takes you to enchanting tourist destinations of North India- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. From cultural heritage to modern lifestyle, this tour offers a variety of attractions. Palaces, museums, forts, monuments, architectural marvels, fairs and festivals, gardens, amusement parks, theater, handicrafts, cuisine and far more are the attractions of the Golden Triangle Tour.

Gwalior Fort

 of the major forts of the country, Gwalior fort was built around 1000 years ago by Raja Suraj Sen. Stretching up to.2 km in length and 35 m in height, the fort reflects a fine example of medieval architecture. It is a amazing structure.

A number of the famous attractions of Gwalior are

Man Mandir Palace

Gujari Mahal and Archaeological museum

Famous for its painted decorations and architectural beauty, this palace is also often called the Palace of Paintings. Built in the 15th century, it is also often called Chitra Mandir.

Built in the 9th century this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It beautifully reflects the Dravidian style of architecture. Its doorway has a mesmerizing figre of garuda (mythical bird).

Built in honor of Mrignayni, the ninth partner of Man Singh, this Mahal boasts of amazing architecture, design and decoration. It is now been converted in to a museum showcasing a rare collection of artifacts and stone carvings of the bygone period.

Also often called Sun Temple, this temple boasts of an architectural design similar to the famous Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa.

Teli-ka-Mandir

Surya Mandir

It is at this pond where Sage Gwalipa cured Suraj Sen from leprosy. It ates back to the 15th century.

Suraj Kund

It is the memorial built in memory of Tansen, the father of Indian classical music. He was of the gems of King Akbar's court. This memorial serves as a venue for a music festival in the month of November/ December every year.

Memorial of Tansen