Gwalior Tour Packages

Mughal Emperor Babur referred to the Gwalior Fort as the ‘the pearl amongst fortresses in India’. Located on the top of a massive rocky mountain, Gwalior fort is one of the most important sightseeing places in Gwalior. Evidence points to the fact that the fort belongs to a time around the 6th century. When you enter the beautiful fort complex, you see temples, palaces, and water tanks, all of which are fascinating to explore.

Saas Bahu temples were constructed in the 9th century and attract devotees and tourists from all over the country. The name of the temple is a short form of a different name of Lord Vishnu, ‘Shastra Bahu’. Both the temples are adjacent to each other and are adorned with faultless sculptures and carvings.

Jai Vilas Palace is symbolic of an age-old opulence as well as the Indian culture. The royal Maratha Scindia family’s descendants currently reside in the palace. The mahal also doubles up as a museum, an art gallery, and a library which stores more than 5,000 books. The highlight of the palace is the huge Darbar Hall with carvings that further augment the beauty of the hall.

The museum is located in Gujari Mahal Palace that dates back to the 15th century. The entrance has mythological man-lion creatures on both sides. Additionally, inside, you can see a vast collection of Jain, Hindu, and Buddhist sculptures, inclusive of the brilliantly carved female figure from Gyaraspur that dates back to the 10th century.

Tansen is one of the greatest musicians India has seen. It is believed that such was the enchanting effect of his music that he used to make it rain with his music. The tomb of Tansen is an interesting place to visit as the burial site is a marvellous piece of architecture that one must definitely check out on their Gwalior trip.

The samadhi of Warrior Queen of Jhansi, Rani Lakshmi Bai is a famous attraction that you can visit on your tour of Gwalior city. Apart from the Samadhi, there is also a striking 8-metre-tall statue of the Queen of Jhansi that will interest you here.

The temperature in winters falls below sub-zero levels in Gwalior city. The maximum temperature around this time is 25 degree Celsius. If the winter chill does not bother you, then you can very well plan to visit the city during the winters.

Providing respite from the scorching summer months, the monsoons are a welcome relief in Gwalior. The days are packed with humidity from the rain whereas the nights are cooler in the monsoon months. The temperature typically falls between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius at this time.

The temperature in Gwalior shoots up to 48 degree Celsius in the summer months. A visit to Gwalior should ideally not be preferred in the summer months because of the high temperature that makes it difficult to tour the city.