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» Ancient Gopachal Parvat in Gwalior Fort

Gopachal-parvat-gwalior   Gopachal Parvat or the “Ek Patthar ki Bavadi” as it is popularly known, is situated on the slopes of the magnificent Gwalior Fort. One of Gwalior’s most spectacular tourist attractions, Gopachal Parvat is renowned for its unique & ancient statues of Jain Tirthankaras.

An awe-inspiring & spectacular attraction of Gwalior, the

Gopachal Parvat attracts thousands of tourists from across the world.What makes this Parvat such a sought after attraction, is the statues of 23 Jain Tirthankaras carved out of a single piece of rock. Besides, the carved idol of Lord Parshvanath towering to a height of 47 feet & a width of 30 feet is the largest of its types in the world.

The Gopachal Parvat was built way back between the years 1398 to 1536 under the reigns of Tomar Kings, Raja Veermadev, Kirtisingh & Dungarsingh. Since Gwalior is considered to be a significant pilgrimage destination for the Jains, the Parvat is also referred to as “Jain Gadh” by many.

The Gopachal Parvat is located at a distance of approximately 2 km from the bus stand as well as railway station. Because of the convenient accessibility of the Parvat, thousands of locals & tourists flock down to this architectural marvel & treasure trove of Indian heritage.
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