Gwalior
Gwalior
Gwalior is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its palaces and temples, including the Sas Bahu Ka Mandir intricately carved Hindu temple. Ancient Gwalior Fort occupies a sandstone plateau overlooking the city and is accessed via a winding road lined with sacred Jain statues. Within the fort’s high walls is the 15th-century Gujari Mahal Palace, now an archaeological museum. In the fort, complexes are the towering Teli Ka Mandir Hindu temple and the Man Mandir Palace. The latter has a brightly tiled exterior housing what was once the site of Mughal prison cells. To the south, grand Jai Vilas Palace was built for the ruling Scindia dynasty in the 19th century and remains their residence today. The palace’s Scindia Museum displays huge chandeliers, antique furniture, and weapons. Nearby, Gandhi PraniUdhyan zoo is home to hippos, tigers, and monkeys. Sarod Ghar, on the western outskirts of town, is a museum devoted to Indian classical music, with live concerts and displays of traditional instruments.
Gwalior Fort
Gwalior Fort is a hill fort near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, central India. The fort has existed at least since the 10th century.
Jai Vilas Mahal
Jai Vilas Mahal, also known as the Jai Vilas Palace, is a nineteenth-century palace in Gwalior.
Gujari Mahal
Gujari Mahal is a historic palace-turned-museum exhibiting archeological finds such as sculptures and weapons.
H.H. Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia Museum
H.H. Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia Museum is situated within a majestic 19th-century palace featuring decorative art, paintings, and furnishings.
Man Singh Palace
Man Singh Palace built in the late 15th century is a 4-level palace features vibrant exterior tile work.
Sas Bahu Ka Mandir
Sas Bahu Temple also called the Sas-Bahu Mandir, Sas-Bahu Temples, Sahastrabahu Temple, or Harisadanam temple is an 11th-century twin temple in Gwalior.
Chaturbhuj Temple
Chaturbhuj Temple is a Hindu temple excavated in a rock face in the Gwalior Fort.
Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus
Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus is an Ornate, 16th-century mausoleum with hexagonal towers and the tomb of a Muslim saint, Muhammad Ghaus.
Jahangir Mahal
Jahangir Mahal is a monument in Gwalior near Maan Singh Palace.
Assi Khamba Ki Baori
Assi Khamba ki Baori is the ancient monument in the Gwalior Fort in front of Maan Mandir. Built by Maharaja Maan Singh.
Best Time To Visit Gwalior
The best time to visit Gwalior without any hassle is in between the months of October to March with the temperature ranging from a maximum of 21°C to a minimum of 4°C. Summer in Gwalior is marked by extreme heat and humidity, with the highest temperature recorded up to 47°C. It is not an apt time to visit for sightseeing trips and leisure holidays. With the onset of monsoon, starting from the month of June, the temperature of Gwalior decreases and brings relief. The monsoon season lasts till the month of September and is characterized by moderate rainfalls. The weather remains pleasant and enjoyable around this time but the humidity rises. Winter season is just right to visit Gwalior, as the cold days are any day preferred over the summer heat. The temperature of the season ranges from a maximum of 21°C to a minimum of 4°C. The visitors are found in abundance around this time, appreciating and exploring the attractions like Gujari Mahal, Archaeological Museum, Sas-Bahu Temples, Suraj Kund, Teli-ka-Mandir at leisure.
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