Best Things To Do in Gwalior, India

Tourist Attractions in Gwalior

Here is the list of things to do in Gwalior and tourist attractions in city.

1. Gwalior Fort

   4.4 (295 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, View Point, Historical Site, Architecture

   The Gwalior Fort is situated in the eastern part of the city of Gwalior. This whole Fort is divided into two main parts- The Gujari Mahal and the Man Mandir. These two parts are further divided into sub parts. The fort is built on a hillock which is a part of the Vindhyachal Range and is known as the Gopachal Hill. A beautiful small river flows near the fort which is called the Swarnarekha. Acc...Read more

2. Jai Vilas Palace

   

   Art And Culture, Museum, Castle, Palace

   The Jaivilas Palace Gwalior  was a contribution of Maharaja Jayaji Rao Scindia. It stands as an example of the luxury and modern thinking of the king even in the 19th century who went beyond the traditional designs and made the whole palace in European styles of architecture. The main architect was Micheal Filose who was rewarded with a title of a knight. The main attraction here is the du...Read more

3. Sas Bahu Temple

   4.4 (238 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Religious Site, Temple, Architecture

   The Sas Bahu Temple or Sahastra Bahu Temple is situated in the east of Gwalior City and was built by King Mahipala of Kachhapaghata in the 11th century. This is a part of the Gwalior Fort and is considered as one of the finest examples of architecture here. The whole temple has three openings mainly whereas the fourth one is closed currently. Every part of the temple is adorned with exquisite c...Read more

4. Sun Temple

   

   Art And Culture, Religious Site, Temple, Architecture

   The Sun Temple or Surya Mandir is one of the most important attractions of the city of Gwalior. This place is visited by numerous tourists every year. The temple was constructed by G.D. Birla in 1988. He was a famous industrialist of India. It is also inspired from the Konark Sun Temple. The Surya Mandir is a new comer in the list of the grand historical buildings and monuments of Gwalior and i...Read more

5. Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhod

   

   Art And Culture, Religious Site, Gurudwara, Architecture

   The Gurudwara Data Bandi chhod is situated in the city of Gwalior on the hilltop where the Gwalior Fort is located. After the news of martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Baba Budha Ji declared Guru Har Gobind Singh Ji as the 6th Guru. He started raising the Sant army to fight against cruelty. This is when he built the Fort of Lohgarh which is now known as the Gurudwara Shri Lohgarh Sahib. The Guru ...Read more

6. Gujari Mahal Archeological Museum

   4.3 (241 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Museum, History Museum, Architecture

   The Gujari Mahal was a gift of love from Maharaja Man Singh Tomar to his 9th consort, Mrignayani after he won her hand for marriage. The palace is within the Gwalior Fort premises but away from the main palace. Some say that the reason behind the separate palace was the Gujar Queen’s wish to have a palace with 24 hours water facility from the River Rai whereas some say that Mrignayani&rsq...Read more

7. Ghaus Tomb And Samadhi Of Tansen

   4.3 (255 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Historical Site, Architecture , Tomb

   Muhammad Ghaus Gwaliyari was a 16th century Sufi saint and is known for his mesmerizing compositions such as the Jawahir-i-Khamsa and the Bahr-al-Hayat. His fame and brilliance made him a famous mentor and two of his best students were Humayun and Tansen.. Humayun was the 2nd Mughal Emperor and Tansen was the musician of Akbar’s court and a gem among his ‘Navaratnas’. He is sa...Read more

8. Gopachal Parvat

   

   Statue

   The Gopachal Parvat is situated just around the part of the Gwalior Fort and is the abode of a fantastic collection of statues of Jain Digambara tirthankaras. All the statues were established here between 1398 and 1536. Kings of the Tomar dynasty including Veermadev, Dungar Singh and Kirti Singh are the people behind the construction of the whole place. The mountain is said to spread the messag...Read more

9. Samadhi Of Rani Lakshmibai

   

   Memorial, Tomb

   The queen of Jhansi, Lakshmibai was the brave heart who shook the British Empire in their 1st battle with India. She and her women army fought like there was no tomorrow. They have been an example for all the youths and martyrs of India. The Samadhi or cupola is built in the campus of Phool Bagh in Gwalior. There stands a tall 8-metalled statue of the queen. Rani Lakshmibai while running from J...Read more

10. Sarod Ghar

    3.9 (179 Votes)
    

    Art And Culture, Museum, History Museum, Specialty Museum

    The Sarod Ghar is the other name for the Sarod Museum. It is a one of a kind institution to promote Indian classical music, heritage and culture. Under the supervision of Haafiz Ali Khan Memorial trust, the music lovers and other enthusiasts look into the window of the past and understand the evolution of the north Indian classical music better. The city of Gwalior is historically very signific...Read more

11. Gwalior Zoo

    4.1 (151 Votes)
    

    Wildlife Park, Zoo, Walking Area, Nature

    The Gwalior Zoo is one of the most popular attractions in the city of Gwalior. Gwalior Zoo is also known as the Gandhi Zoo and is home to many rare animals. This is an ideal spot for a day with your family and your children are just going to freak out with all the fun to be had. The Gwalior Zoo like many others has been declared a protected site and is thus maintained by the Municipal Corp...Read more

12. Italian Garden Enclave

    

    Garden, Walking Area, Food And Drinks, Club

    The Italian garden enclave is a club in the heart of Gwalior for the citizens to have some fun and relax themselves before they again get back to beat the city blues. It is also an ideal picnic spot for the whole family or a group of school children. The lush green gardens make the place even more beautiful. It is very closely connected to the Moti Mahal which is a former Scindia Palace which i...Read more

13. Koteshwar

    3.7 (192 Votes)
    

    Art And Culture, Religious Site, Temple, Architecture

    The Koteshwar Temple is located in the city of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is not a popular tourist destination but is very popular among the local people. It was built many years ago and comprises of a huge campus with the main shrine along with a few subsidiary shrine. Apart from the prime deity, the other temples are also dedicated to various Hindu go...Read more

14. Scindia Museum

    

    Museum

    The H. H. Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia Museum set up within the 19th century royal palace features extensive artworks, furnishings and paintings to reflect the royal lifestyle. Within the Jai Vilas Palace, the museum occupies around 35 rooms to showcase some of the extraordinary items like cut-glass furniture, women’s swimming pool with a boat, stuffed tigers and many more. Among the highli...Read more

15. Swad

    

    Gwalior has a good range of hotels to cater to visitors and tourists. Restaurants like Swad, Zayka, Silver Saloon, Kwality Restaurant, etc which serve up a delectable range of dishes are very popular with locals and tourists.

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