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Quick facts
Gwalior
Famed for its medieval hilltop forts, Gwalior also houses many impressive monuments be its royal Jai Vilas Palace, world’s famous Sun Temple and many other architectural wonders to adorn. It’s the must-explore destination for architectural devotees.
Population
12.8 Lakhs
State
Madhya Pradesh
Culture
Bundeli and Braj
Language
Hindi
must see
- Gwalior Fort
- Jai Villas Palace
Gwalior Fort
The famous landmark and world heritage site Gwalior Fort stands tall along the top of a 3 km long plateau overlooking Gwalior. This fort is quite big, beautiful, dominant and has unmissable sights. Tourists from different counties attract to this fort due to its famous architecture and fascinating palaces, temples and monuments inside the fort premise. The best option to visit the front view of this beautiful fort is from eastern approach. And do not forget to see the well carved rock sculptures present way down to the west side. Mark this place in your travel book now.
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Jai Villas Palace
If you are willing to witness a stunning display of architectural grandeur of Indian bygone era, then visiting the palace that’s built not only built in European style, but also represent a scenic fusion of Corinthian, Tuscan, and Italian styles. It’s none other the Jai Vilas Palace. Constructed by Maharaja Jiyaji Rao Scindia in the year 1875, this royal palace is famous for its outstanding interior. Be it's palace’s walls decorated with golden leaves or Asia’s largest chandeliers, all lies within this beautiful palce.
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Food and Beverage
Budget Eats
India Coffee House
It's one of the popular eateries in Gwalior that's famous for serving breakfast favorites of South Indian dishes. It has several branches located in different areas of the city. So, if you are in Gwalior, must-try it's dishes to get real flavor of South Indian dishes. Also try its main-course.
Must Try: Real Coffee & Scrambled Eggs
Location: Station Road, Gwalior
Moti Mahal Delux
Flavours pop on anything that comes out from the tandoor of this non-vegetarian Delhi transplant. Don't forget to taste the fusion of their northwest frontier cuisines, especially the green-coloured tandoor-baked chicken marinated in spices.
Must Try: Murg Hariyali Tikka & Chicken Tikka
Location: Link Road, Next to Bus Stand, Gwalior
Not So Budget Friendly
Silver Saloon
It's a multi-cuisine eatery located inside Taj Usha Kiran Palace. Offering a series of mouth-watering dishes that enthralls Maratha royalty in its flavours, it also serves Indian, Continental, and Nepalese dishes as its specialties. Enjoy food with live classic music from the royal Gwalior Gharana.
Must Try: Stuffed Paratha & Nasi Goreng
Location: Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Jayendraganj
The Mansingh
It's located on the 3rd floor of the Gwalior's most popular DD Mall. Its calm ambiance, elegant seating, antique crockery, and royal décor make dining here a memorable experience. You can try its vegetarian biryanis and non vegetarian kebabs.
Must Try: Chicken Tikka & Hara Bhara Kebab
Location: Deen Dayal Mall, Maharani Laxmibai Marg
EXPERIENCE
- Culture & Heritage
- Spiritual
Man Singh Palace
Man Singh Palace is one of the most quirkily decorated palace in India built between 1486 and 1516 by Tomar ruler Man Singh. This imperial style built has colourful exterior tilework which includes frieze of yello ducks and the mosaic of elephants and blue, yellow and green coloured crocodiles and tigers on the tile. Due to its beautiful structures, this place is also known as Chit Mandir (Painted Palace). Visit this beautiful palace and experience the art and paintings of Gwalior culture on its walls and tiles.
Sasbahu Temples
The most famous spiritual site in Gwalior, the Sasbahu temples, stand tall since 9th to 11th century. These temples are the replicas of Central American Maya temples which have domes along with pillar covered roofs. These magnificent structures make look like miniature cities. The meaning of this area is the temple of Mother-in-law and Daugher-in-Law. The Mother-in-law temples dedicate to Lord Vishnu and the small Sister-in-law temples dedicate to Lord Shiva.
