Steeped in the splendor of its past, the ancient capital of Gwalior has yet made a successful transition into the modern Indian city, vibrant and bustling. A multitude of reigning dynasties, of the great Rajput clans of the Pratiharas, Kacchwahas and Tomars have left indelible etchings of their rule in this city of palaces, temples and monuments. Gwalior's tradition as a royal capital continued until the formation of present day India, with the Scindias having their dynastic seat here. The magnificent mementoes of a glorious past hascv  been preserved with care.

This is Gwalior where a rich cultural tradition has been interwoven into the fabric of modern life and also has a past which is related with great palaces and museums.

Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh is a heritage locale. The history of this city has been mounded by imperial reigns by Rajput clans of the Pratiharas, Kacchwahas and Tomars. You will be transported to the royal world of royals, kings and palanquins while exploring the palaces, forts and temples.

Gwalior also grabs prominence among the tourists for its art and handicraft products. This city imbibes its name on a saint called Gwalipa.

On one hand, the forts, monuments and palaces will grab your attention, on the other hand, developmental projects like academic instates, technical schools and hi-tech factories are no less significant tourist sites in Gwalior

The city of Gwalior is a perfect blend of Orientalism and Occidentalism. There are numerous tourist attractions in Gwalior. The history of this place is enshrouded in the mystery of legend.

Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh is a splendid tourist destination. Here you will find the magnificent Gwalior Fort that has stood the test of time. The fort of Gwalior is replete with architectural engravings that deserves special mention.

The Gwalior Fort is located in Gopachal, and is above 100meters from the original town of Gwalior. The Fort is encircled by walls that is nearly 10 meters high, and in few places the edge is so stiff that it is impossible to walk or climb over it. The Mughal Emperor Babur described this fort as the "Pearl among the Fortresses in India". Since there are numerous water reserves in this plateau, the fort has an adequate drainage system.

The history of the Sas Bahu temple in Gwalior is very interesting. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu by the King Mahipala. Lord Vishnu is also known as Sahastrabahu, "the one with many hands". But gradually the name changed into Sas Bahu Temple, perhaps by mispronunciation, or misinterpretation.

Lord Vishnu is supposed to be the preserver of this Universe. He keeps vigilance over this earth and if there is any disobedience among men, he punishes them. But he is also considered to be the most kind hearted among the Hindu Gods, who is always ready to help those who needs him. 

King Mahipala wished for the success of his kingdom and the overall prosperity. To get it granted by The Lord, a temple was constructed to commemorate Lord Vishnu. So, the name Sahastrabahu was given to this temple which later in course of time changed into Sas Bahu Temple. The construction of this temple was completed in the year 1092 AD by the king Mahipala. In the year 1938, the Tomar Dynasty was in power and suddenly Sikander Lodi attacked the kingdom. The fort had to be surrendered and so, Gwalior Fort went into the hands of the Mughals. The fort changed from hand to hand and it was here that Tantia Tope was overpowered and Rani of Jhansi executed in confrontation with the British.

You can reach here from the Gwalior Station orGwalior Airport visit here to discover the spice of India.

This is another site of tourist attraction at Gwalior. It is a kind of citadel that attracts attention by its magnificence and grandeur.The Palace speaks of a time when the country was in the helm of affairs. It is an Italian structure that has a fine blend of both the Tuscan and Corinthian forms

This is another fortress that is supposed to have been constructed by Raja Man Singh. Gwalior, one of the important historical destinations of the country has exquisite palaces and even the Man Singh Palace. It is housed within the Gwalior fort. The fort spreads out over an area of 3kms.The Gwalior fort encloses six palaces, numerous water tanks and 3 temples. The Fort has been witness to many ups and downs and has gone from one ruler to another. Initially ruled by the Tomars it passed to the Mughals, then the Marathas, the British and at last the Scindhias.

The Gwalior is regarded as one of the best tourist attractions because of its aura. It is a delightful whimsical building and is also known as the Painted Palace or the Chit Mandir. The Palace has got this name because of the painted and tiled decoration of elephants, peacocks and ducks. Painted Blue with hints of green and gold they look really captivating. There is a small museum next to the Man Singh Palace, Madhya Pradesh which has a good collection of sculptures and carvings from across the fort.

Gwalior is one of the classic works of art in the Gwalior Fort. It was built in the 15th century by Raja Man Singh. It has got a historical significance because it was the place where Aurangzeb imprisoned and killed his brother Murad. It also has the famous Jauhar Kund where the women of the harem burnt themselves to death after the King of Gwalior was killed in 1232. Man Singh Palace in Gwalior in India shares its glory with places like the Teli-ka-Mandir, which has brilliant exteriors; Sas-Bahu Temples, the Karan Palace, the Jahangir Mahal, the Shah Jahan Mahal and the Gujri Mahal. Man Singh Palace, Gwalior has withstood the taste of time as one of the marvels and enthralls tourists.

The museum is one of the main sources of tourist attraction because it encloses numerous architectural specimens as well as the possessions of the kings of Gwalior.

You can fly to Gwalior from Bombay, Bhopal, Indore, and Delhi

You can also avail train services to Gwalior from Delhi, Agra, Mathura, Jaipur, Lucknow, Bhopal, Chanderi, Indore

Gwalior is connected to Jhansi, Khajuraho, Ujjain and Shivpuri roadways.