An unending list of places to visit in Gwalior consists of huge yet sophisticated palaces, Fortresses, Museums, temples and complexly carved rocks. People who fall in love with old architectures, Forts and Palaces, Gwalior can be a divine destination for them.
Let’s have a look at the best Places to visit in Gwalior
1. Gwalior Fort:
Entry Timings: 6am to 5:30pm
Entry Fee at Gwalior Fort:
- For Indians: 75₹
- For Foreigners: 250₹
Kids below 15years: Free
Rated: 4.5 on most of the sites by tourists
Gwalior fort is also known as Gwalior ka Kila/Quila. This fort has a defensive architecture and there are many inscriptions in the fort. These inscriptions help us to understand a detailed information about the Fort and that time period.
The famous Tomar Rajput ruler Man Singh Tomar passed the ordinance to build this huge fort. It is so huge that it is visible from almost every corner of the town.
The Gwalior Fort is one of the main tourist attraction sites in Gwalior. Its architecture is the main reason for the attraction.
The fort consists of 2 Palaces namely; Man Mandir and Gujari Mahal. Both of these are in defensive structures. In the few records of the number Zero one of the 2nd oldest records is in a temple at Gwalior Fort. On a inscription in the temple at this fort demonstrates as a record for the number zero and the inscription is around 1500 years old.
2. Saas Bahu Temple
In the year 1093, King Mahipala of Kachchhapaghata Dynsaty instructed the construction of a temple. It was a Vishnu temple and not only one instead a twin temple. Locals call it Saas Bahu Temple.
Yes, like that Saas Bahu serial. Although unlike the discrepancy portrayed in the serial between the mother-in-Law and Daughter in Law, this temple shows the togetherness of this relationship. The interdependence of this relationship.
As always, do not expect that this temple will remain untouched from the invasions. Yet it survived anyhow and now is a great place of attraction and one of the best places to visit in Gwalior.
This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Padmanabha form. There are many other Hindu and Jain temples near this location and almost all of them are in ruins. But that has not impacted the attraction of these sites which is due to the importance.
The temple is full of carvings from every aspect of Hinduism. The carvings on the pillars show a great combination of Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Shaktism.
3. Jai Vilas Palace
Time needed to explore: 2-3 hours
Entry Timings: 10am to 4:30 pm
Entry Fee at Jai Vilas Palace:
- For Indians: 100₹
- For Foreigners: 600₹
- Kids up to 5years: Free
Rated: 4 on most of the sites by tourists
Most part of the place has been turned to a museum known as Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum. Jayaji Rao Scindia, who was a ruler in the princely state of Gwalior in the British Raj established a palace. Around 25 or more rooms of which is now used as a museum.
I have seen people falling in love with old architectures. If you can relate to that then this site is for you. This Palace or Mahal is one of the finest examples of European architectures.
Some evidences portraying the lavishness of the lives of the Kings and Queens are present in this Palace for exhibition. You can include this in your day if you love this kind of the edifices and you can be confident that it will turn out to be good.
4. Gopachal Parvat
Entry Timings: 24/7
Entry Fees: Free
5. Padavali and Bateshwar
Entry Timings: Always
Entry Fee: Free
6. Gujari Mahal
Entry Timing: 10am to 5pm
Entry Fee: 10₹
For camera: 50₹
7. Sun Temple
8. Gurudwara Data Bandi Chor Shahib
9. Tansen Memorial
10. Tighra Dam
11. Samadhi sthal, Rani Laxmi Bai
12. Chattris of Scindia Dynasty
13. Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum
14. Man Mandir Palace
15. Pagara Dam
16. Madhav National Park
17. Sarafa Bazaar
18. Bir Singh Palace
19. Mitavali and Padhavali
20. Phool Bagh
21. Splash the Sun city Water Park
22. Gwalior Zoo
23. Suraj Kund
