Gwalior
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Gwalior

The Hilltop Fort City

Recommended

1 day

Best time

October – March

Entry fee

250

Food / day

400

About

A grand sandstone fort on a 91m sheer cliff has dominated Gwalior for 1,000 years. Plus the Jai Vilas Palace, Sas Bahu temples, and Tansen's tomb.

Must-see highlights

Gwalior Fort Man Mandir Palace
Jai Vilas Palace & glass-floor dining room
Sas-Bahu twin temples
Tansen Tomb (Mughal musician)
Gwalior Fort sound & light show
Teli Ka Mandir within fort
Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum
Gopachal rock-cut Jain statues
Ghaus Mohammad Tomb
Sun Temple Morar (10km)
Mitawali Chausath Yogini (40km)

On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Gwalior Junction 0km · Gwalior Airport (GWL) 12km

Nearby attractions

Gwalior FortJai Vilas PalaceSas Bahu TempleTansen TombMan Singh Palace

How to get here

DelhiGwalior

train · 4h

600

approx.

MumbaiGwalior

flight · 2h

5,500

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

October – March

Nearest Transport

Gwalior Junction0 km
Gwalior Airport (GWL)12 km

Stay Options

budget700/night
mid2,200/night
luxury6,500/night

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