Dominated by one of the mightiest forts of Asia, and steeped in historic tradition, Gwalior is an excellent entry point into India's largest and geographically most attractive state: Madhya Pradesh. In legend Gwalior's history goes back to multitude of reigning dynasties of the great Rajput clans of the Pratiharas, Kachwas and Tomars who have left indelible etchings of their rule in this city of palaces, temples and monuments. The magnificent mementoes of a glorious past have been preserved with care giving Gwalior a unique and timeless appeal. In the 8th century AD its chieftain Suraj Sen was cured of leprosy by a hermit saint, Gwalipa in gratitude he named the city after his name.
The new city of Gwalior became, over the centuries, the cradle of great dynasties and with each, the city gained new dimensions from the warrior kings, poets, musicians and saints who contributed to making it a capital renowned throughout the country and today, a modern Indian city, vibrant and bustling.
Tourist Office :-
The tourist office is in the Hotel Tansen, about half a km south-east of the railway station.
Area : 5214 sq. km
Forest Land : 1091.79 sq. km
No. of Sub-Division : 02
No. of Tehsil : 03
No. of Blocks : 04
Postal Code (Lashkar) : 474001
STD Code : 0751
Hotels : Central Park » Gwalior Regency » Usha Kiran Palace .
Travel Info
Air :- Gwalior
is connected by air with Delhi, Bhopal, Indore, and Mumbai.
Rail :-
Gwalior
is on Central Railway's main line between Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.Taj
Express and Shatabdi Express connect Gwalior with Delhi and Agra.
Road :- There are regular bus services from Agra, Mathura, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow,
Bhopal, Chanderi, Indore, Jhansi, Khajuraho, Rewa, Ujjain, Jabalpur and
Shivpuri
Best Season
The best season
to come to Madhya Pradesh is September-March. One, the tourist spots are less
crowded during these months. Secondly, these months comprise the festive season
in India, so you can experience firsthand the rituals and traditions which
otherwise you might have read in books only.
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