GwaliorTravel Guide

One of India's most formidable hill forts, dubbed the 'Gibraltar of India' by Babur, with massive ramparts enclosing palaces, temples, and water tanks.

A 15th-century palace within the fort famous for its glazed blue-and-yellow tilework depicting elephants, ducks, and tigers, plus underground dungeons used by the Mughals.

Twin 11th-century temples dedicated to Vishnu, named for 'mother-in-law and daughter-in-law', renowned for their elaborately carved pillars and ceilings.

The opulent former residence of the Scindia royal family, home to a banquet hall with two of the world's largest chandeliers and a silver toy train that once served drinks.

The marble tomb of Tansen, one of the nine jewels of Akbar's court and a legendary classical musician, set in a tranquil garden complex.

A palace built for Queen Mrignayani that now houses a museum of sculptures and artefacts from across the Gwalior region, including a celebrated Shalabhanjika statue.

The tallest structure within Gwalior Fort, this 9th-century temple blends North and South Indian architectural styles in a unique hybrid design.

A museum dedicated to the sarod and Indian classical music, housed in the ancestral haveli of renowned sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan's family.

A modern temple modelled on the famous Konark Sun Temple, built from red sandstone in chariot form with carved wheels and horses.

An evening show projected against the fort's ramparts, narrating centuries of Gwalior's history through dramatic lighting and narration.