Gwalior

Country: India | State: Madhya Pradesh

Top Places to Visit: Gwalior Fort, Gujari Mahal, Man Mandir Palace, Jai Vilas Palace, Tomb of Tansen, Teli Ka Mandir

Ideal Trip Duration: 2 Full Days

Nearest City to Shimla: Gwalior

Best Time to Visit : October to March

Overview

A historic city Gwalior is located in Madhya Pradesh. Popular for the top of a hill fort, Gwalior is filled with palaces and magnificent temples that give this city a majestic charm that speaks volumes of its glorious past. Gwalior is a city once inhabited by India’s most eminent royalty. Jai Vilas Pala has the world’s largest carpet that took nearly 12 years to weave, and two of the world’s most massive chandeliers weighing nearly 3.5 tonnes.

The city boasts a galore of architecture that you can witness anywhere when you’re in Gwalior. King Surajesan’s historic city has been hosting royalty for years, and is renowned for its royal structures that adorn the city. Gwalior is one of India’s best places of appreciation for its cultural heritage. The Jai Vilas Palace is a magnificent building in which one can look forward to seeing Gwalior ‘s art extravaganza. The place boasts of exhibiting some interesting items such as swords from the times when Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived, and the library that has a collection of more than 5000 books.