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Gwalior is a historic city located in Madhya Pradesh, India. The capital city of Maratha warrior clans, the city occupies a strategic location in Northern India personified by the famous Gwalior Fort that has been serving as a sentinel. Its strategic importance is evident by an air-force base located at Maharajpura. |
| Geography & Climate Gwalior is located at an elevation of 646 feet & at about 100 km from Jhansi. With a sub-tropical climate, it has hot summers, humid monsoon season and cold dry winters. The best time to visit the city is between October to early March when the weather is pleasant. Gwalior Attractions The Gwalior Fort built by Raja Man Singh Tomar of the Tomar dynasty is a formidable structure with the reputation of being one of the most invincible forts of India. Located on a rocky outcrop the fortress is virtually un-scalable. The old town of Gwalior lies at the eastern base of the fortress. Lashkar, the former military camp and Morar also a former separate town are both now part of Gwalior city. The city houses many wonderful attractions like Jai Vilas Palace, Man Mandir, etc, each exemplary of great architecture and magnificence. Attractions like Sarod Ghar & Tansen Music Festival present the cultural & musical heritage of Gwalior. Besides the forts & palaces, Gwalior is also renowned for its ancient religious places. Gwalior Hotels Gwalior’s strong historical backdrop embellished with romance and bygone charm makes it an attractive tourist destination. Complimenting this charm are the endless budget & luxury hotels of Gwalior offering world class services & amenities. While there is the exquisite Usha Kiran Heritage Hotel there are also numerous affordable hotels where you can lodge into. Gwalior Useful Resources Weekend Getaways : While Gwalior itself is a great tourist destination, it also offers several interesting weekend getaway options like Khajuraho, Agra, Narwar, Chanderi, etc. Excursions : The strategic location of Gwalior gives way to numerous interesting excursion destinations like Pawaya, Datia, Orchha, Shivpuri, etc. |
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