Nearby Attractions
Bearing a strong historical legacy, Gwalior is one of the finest tourist destinations in India. The various tourist attractions in Gwalior are hugely responsible for the huge influx of tourists. Tourist Attractions in Gwalior A historical town bearing witness to several significant historical incidents, the city of Gwalior offers numerous tourist sites for the travelers. These tourist attractions in Gwalior see several footfalls of numerous tourists from far and wide all through the year.
Gwalior Fort - 5KM
Situated at 91m higher than the city ,2.8km long x 200-800m wide, sorrounded by 9m high wall , made of sand stone on vertical hill, the majestic Gwalior fort is one of the largest and the mightiest forts in India. Standing on a steep mass of sandstone the fort dominates the city like a great monolith and is its most magnificient monument.
Man Mandir Palace - 6KM
The palace built by Man Singh Tomar between 1486 and 1516 is a delicate structure exhibiting a sense of joy and abandon through use of colour, motif, and design. This palace is also known as the Chitra Mandir or the Palace of Paintings because of the tiled and painted decorations of peacocks and other birds.
Maqbara of Md Ghous and Tansen - 6KM
Afghan Prince Ghous Maqbara is very attractive. On 4-sides there are hexagonal towers with a dome in the middle.Lattice work or jhilmili style of Gwalior is found in the maqbara of Ghous.
Daata Bandi Chhor Gurudwara - 4KM
In the trial of Jahangir, the 6th Sikh Guru Hargobind refused to pay a fine of rupees two lakh ,as consequence the Guru was sentenced to 2 months imprisonment here in this Man Mandir. In memory a Gurudwara was built named Bandi Chhor which is a sacred place to the Sikhs.The marble made Gurudwara has a dome, wrapped in gold.
Jai Vilas Palace - 2.5KM
Built in 1872-74 on the occasion of the arrival of Prince of Wales ,it resembles the Italian Palazo.Sir Michael Filose mixed the Doric, Taksan and Corinthian style.The Grand Durbar is one of the finest in the world.Its is painted with gold leaves and decorated with enormous mirrors.Roofed with stone slabs,the hall is 36ftlong.Asia's biggest pair of chandeliers hang in the Darbar HallThe carpet spread over is Asia's largest single carpet.
Garhi Mitawali - 40KM
Famous for the chausath yogini temple ,built in a circular structure ,it is situated on a hundred feet high mountain.Inside the center of the temple,a circular temple of Lord Shiva is present.It is attached with a circular verandah consisting of 64 rooms and a big courtyard.The of Parliament of India resembles the circular structure of this temple.
SCINDIA MUSEUM - 4KM
Much of modern Gwalior is associated with the Scindias who were prolific builders. The Jai Vilas Palace at Lashkar is an opulent Italianate structure, set in carefully laid lawns. Part of the palace functions as residence of the royal family while the other has been converted into a museum that effectively documents a more leisurely and princely lifestyle.
MEMORIAL OF TANSEN - 6KM
Adjacent to the tomb of Ghaus is another small white, austere tomb. This is the memorial dedicated to Tansen, a famed musician, and one of the nine gems of Akbar's court.
