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	Boasting of a splendid past, Gwalior is one of the finest traditional cities ever established. The city was founded by warrior Suraj Sen as reverence to sage Gwalipa who cured him of leprosy. The city has it all â€“ a vibrant past, towering palaces, ancient temples and beautiful mosques. However, your trip here would remain dominated by the magnificent Gwalior Fort. The fort is almost impenetrable, and steps lead to a sharp fall in the valley. The Fort houses a large number of interesting palaces, temples and gateways. This land of sword fights, rock carved temples and intricate palaces make up the ingredients for a perfect holiday!
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 March - May, Scorching hot and extremely humid 32.6Â°C-45.2Â°C</td>
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		June - September, Moderate rainfall Annual Rainfall - 700 mm </td>
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		October - February, Cool, pleasant & chilly at night Temperatures - 26.8Â°C-5.4Â°C</td>
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 <td class="body-text-tg"> October to March</td>
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 <td class="body-text-tg">Light cottons throughout the year. Carry some light woolens during winter</td>
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 <td class="body-text-tg"> Auto rickshaws, taxis and mini buses are the cheapest and most common modes of transport within the city of Gwalior. Though you can travel by public buses within the city, for excursions and full day sightseeing, it is advisable to hire a private vehicle.</td>
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 <td class="body-text-tg"> MP Tourist Information Centre, 
Hotel Tansen Gwalior, 6A, Gandhi Road 
Gwalior 
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 <td class="body-text-tg" align="justify"><img src="images/gwalior-what-to-see.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" alt="Gwalior" align="right" />Gwalior Fort: Situated on an enormous sandstone hill, the fort is undoubtedly the most recognized structure in Gwalior. The walls of the fort are completely solid and rise to 10 m. The fort can be accessed by a steep road, which has Jain statues at its sides. The fort has 3 entrances though only the eastern and western can be accessed. The Urwahi Gate guards the eastern end and six gates guard the western entrance. Two sides lead from the Urwahi Gate to a sharp fall in the valley. Most notable of the structures is the Gujari Mahal, which has now been converted to an Archaeological Museum. This museum displays an exhaustive collection of rare stone carvings. Particularly check the statue of Shalbhanjika (visible only on request) who is the tree goddess from Gyraspur. The Man Mandir Palace is equally impressive done in bright colours, motifs and design, thus earning it the name Chitra Mandir or the Palace of Paintings. This palace also has the dancing hall fenced by a balcony and a courtyard. Suraj Kund is the spot where Sage Gwalipa cured Suraj Sen of leprosy. 
		The Saas-Bahu Temples are a group of two temples sited adjacent to each other, deriving their names from the difference in their sizes. The larger of the two (Saas Temple) is highly sculpted with graceful figures and designs. The Saas Temple has a rather ornate base and is dedicated to Vishnu, while the Bahu Temple is dedicated to Shiva. The Teli-ka-Mandir is said to be the oldest in the fort and showcases a Dravidian style of architecture. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the Garuda bird can be seen atop the 10-metre-high doorway. The fort also houses one of Indiaâ€™s premier institutions, the Scindia School.

Open from: Temples & Palaces within - 8.00 am-5.00 pm (Saturday â€“ Thursday)

Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus: Dedicated to the Islamic saint Mohammad Ghaus, the tomb is intricate carved in stone. Watch out the delicate filigree screen work.

Memorial of Tansen: Located next to the tomb of Ghaus, this small white tomb is dedicated to Tansen, a famed musician, and one of the nine gems in Akbar's court. The Tansen Sangeet Samaroh is held annually here and attracts scores of tourists.

Surya Mandir: This temple is said to have been built on the lines of the Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa. 

<img src="images/gwalior-what-to-see-1.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" alt="Gwalior" align="right" />Jai Vilas Palace and Museum: A rather opulent structure, this palace and museum is set in carefully created lawns. Part of the palace houses the royal family while the other has been converted into a museum. Popular exhibits include chandeliers weighing several tons, a silver toy train whose wagons were used as serving dishes and a glass cradle from Italy used for Lord Krishna at Janmashtami.
 
Open from: 10.00 am-5.00 pm (Wednesday Closed)

Kala Vithika: Located near the Gwalior Railway Station, Kala Vithika offers interesting information on the history and culture of Gwalior.

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 <td class="body-text-tg" align="justify"><img src="images/gwalior-food.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" alt="Gwalior" align="right" />Gwalior hardly offers any signature cuisine and youâ€™d mostly get the sweet and salted snacks here. Since most hotels have their in-house restaurants and cafÃ©s, eating out wouldnâ€™t be a problem. Kwality Restaurant is popular for Indian cuisine. Cook's Fast Food Joint is a great place to grab a quick bite, especially pav bhajis and sandwiches. Landmark Restaurant has a choice of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Chotiwala Restaurant is one of the better places to try out Indian snacks and sweets. Blue Fox Restaurant in Hotel Shelter is quite nice for a quiet dinner. For regular Indian food, head to Volga on Jayendraganj Road. Pure veg thalis can be had at Bhojan in Patankar Bazaar â€“ especially try their rotis and kadis. Head out to the Indian Coffee House on Station Road for quick snacks and superb coffee. And all sweet-lovers should try the Morena Gajak, a crunchy wafer made of sugar, jaggery and sesame seeds - best available at Daulat Ram.</td>
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 		<td class="body-text-tg" align="justify"><img src="images/gwalior-shopping.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" alt="Gwalior" align="right" />Gwalior is known for its typically old-world goodies, available in shops that were patronized by the royalties of Gwalior. Hence, replicas of items used by royalties are commonly available here. Check out the shops near Rajwara, Laskar and Patankar Bazaar where you can search through a range of lacquer ware, dolls, hand-woven carpets, wall hangings and jewellery. The region is famous for its Chanderi Saris and these are available at shops lining the Chowk or the downtown Bada. Mrignayani is the official shop where handicrafts, Chanderi Saris and other craft items are easily available. The Government also has a few Emporiums, which offer quite a range of arts and crafts.</td>
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The 5-night Tansen Music Festival is held in end of November and dedicated to the great musician and Indian classical singer, Tansen, who was also one of the nine gems of Akbarâ€™s court. This festival sees a large crowd of music lovers and performers coming from all corners of the world.

The Baredi or Yadav Dance, celebrated one-day after Diwali is equally popular. Dancers and folk artists sing to the accompaniment of music and bright garments. Together with this, marriage rituals of the locals are also exciting to watch.
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 <td valign="top" class="body-text-tg">Gwalior is very well connected by a network of roads to all major towns of Madhya Pradesh and surrounding areas. There are a number of Government and private bus services that ply to and from Gwalior to major cities in India. </td>
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