Gwalior Madhya Pradesh

Discover Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Gwalior, one of Madhya Pradesh’s most picturesque cities, is known for its magnificent palaces, historic temples, and medieval fort. The city is famous for its beautiful history and rich cultural heritage, as well as for being the birthplace of the legendary musician Tansen.

Things to do

Some of the great things you can enjoy include:

Gwalior Fort
This splendid structure is regarded as India’s most formidable fort and contains many monuments, including Man Mandir, a six-tower palace with unperforated screens, mosaics, and floral designs, and Gurjari Mahal, a turreted stone palace that is now an archaeological museum.

Jai Vilas

See the world’s largest pair of crystal chandeliers at Jai Vilas, an opulent palace. The tombs of Muhammed Ghaus, a prominent Sufi saint, and Tansen, a famous musician in Emperor Akbar’s court, are also on display.

Light and sound show
Enjoy a ‘Sound and Light’ show in the beautiful setting of the fort.

The best way to see the city

If you would like to visit, why not take a look at one of our wonderful ABTA and ATOL protected holidays?  Please remember all our private tours are designed to meet your exact requirements, and the tours mentioned are just examples to help inspire you. Contact our travel experts on 01792 315499 or email info@aitholidays.com for more information.