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Gwalior's has a long tradition of
being a capital city, from the time of its establisment in the 8 century AD
until the independence of India, when the Scindias had their royal seat
here. Many fine examples from history are preserved here, making this city a
unique and timeless example of a glorious past . Gwalior's history can be
traced back to a legend. In the 8th century, a local chief called Suraj Sen
was critically ill, he was cured by a hermit called Gwalipa, and in
gratitude founded a city which he named after the saint. This new city, over
the years, the crucible of great rulers and with each one of them the city
gained new dimensions. Warrior kings, poets and musicians, making it a city
renowned throughout the country.
The city is also known as the birthplace of Tansen. Tourist at this place
can see numbers of amazing palaces, sacred temples and museums. Tourists
from all over the world visit the place to explore the rich heritage of this
former princely state which include a sandstone mosque, rock temples and
fabulous statues that carries influences of the rich past and tradition of
this place. The amazing fort of Gwalior is a highlight and leaves travellers
spellbound and compels them to visit the place again and again. The Mughal
Emperor Akbar is also known to have organized hunting parties near Gwalior.
Gwalior Airport
is approximately
10 km North-East of
Gwalior. You can use any of the public
transport to reach there.
Air India Regional
operated schedule flights connecting this Airport with Delhi and
Mumbai.
The easiest way to get to Gwalior
is definitely by train. Gwalior lies on the main rail routes between
Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Chennai and is a halt for a number of north-south and
north-west bound trains. The journey to Gwalior from Delhi is comfortably
short as two superfast trains, the Taj Express and the Shatabdi Express have
daily morning services to Gwalior. Both trains return to Delhi each night,
making it ideal for day-trippers. The ride by the Shatabdi takes around 3
hours from Delhi and by the Taj Express, approximately 41/2 hours. Both
trains travel via Agra, which is just an hour and half away.
There are regular bus services
connecting major cities including Agra (118 km), Bhopal (423 km), Delhi (318
km), Indore (486 km), Khajuraho (280 km) and Sanchi (344 km) to Gwalior. But
the state run transport buses are not very comfortable or quick, though the
low cost of fares often compensates the budget traveller.
Gwalior Quick Facts
State: Madhya Pradesh
Languages: Hindi and English
STD Code: 0751
Best Season: October - March
Weather: Summer 24 to 48°C, Winter 9 to 36°C
Famous For: Heritage |
