Gwalior Tour Packages

Known for its ancient temples, palaces and beautiful monuments, Gwalior is the tourist capital of Madhya Pradesh. The city is well-known to preserve the rich culture and heritage of the country. Because of its popular historic monuments, Gwalior is also given the name of ‘pearl in the necklace of the forts of Hind’.

The historic monuments, museums and forts of the city make every visitor flip back the pages of the bygone era. Gwalior offers every visitor with a unique blend of history and modernity.

Gwalior has much to offer in the name of tourist attractions. Phool Bagh, Gwalior Fort, Suraj Kund, Hathi Pool, Man Mandir Palace and Jai Vilas Mahal are some popular attractions of Gwalior which promise to leave you mesmerized. These attractions are so spectacular that they allure tourists from all over the world. Each and every corner of the city speaks of its glorious past. This is why, Gwalior holds a special position in the history of India.

The best way to explore the rich and glorious past of the city is through Gwalior tour packages from Indian Holiday. These tour packages have been specially designed to offer a great holiday to all the tourists. 

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Ans: Gwalior is situated in the Central Indian State of Madhya Pradesh. A major city & district of Madhya Pradesh, the historic city and its fortress have been ruled by several historic northern Indian kingdoms.

Ans: The best time to visit Gwalior is from October to March.

Ans: Gwalior is renowned for its historical landmarks, temple, monuments, and forts. The most important places to visit in Gwalior are as follows:

  • Gwalior Fort – It’s a must visit tourist attraction, which includes several temples, palaces and water tanks. The palaces includes Man Mandir palace, Jahangir Mahal, Sahjahan Mahal, Gujari Mahal, Karan Mahal. Teli Ka Mandir and Sas-Bahu temples are the Hindu temples there with rich architecture. The fort is spread in three square kms and is situated on the top of hills near Gwalior city.
  • Jai Vilas palace – It was constructed by Jayajirao Scindia, the Maharaja of Gwalior in 1874. It was built to extend a great honor to Prince of Wales, King Edward VII during his visit to India in 1875. It is having 400 rooms made of marble floor, Persian carpets, luxury fittings, decorations and antique collection from all over the world. There is a very big library having 7000 books. Apart from this, Durbar hall and the banquet hall are the most important attraction of this palace.
  • Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia turned this palace into a museum in the memory of Maharaja Jivajirao Scindia after his death. It’s open to public with an entry fee for both Indians (Rs. 10) and Foreigners (Rs. 700).
  • After the visiting hours, visitors have the option for dinner/Hi tea in palace lawns. One can also hire a few designated spaces of the palace for organizing any occasion in a Royal manner.
  • Sas Bahu temple – Sas Bahu temple is also known as Sas Bahu Mandir, Sahastrabahu temple or Harisadanam temple is a twin temple located in Gwalior fort. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Padmanabha form.
  • Teli ka Mandir – This temple is located in Gwalior Fort, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Matrikas. It is famous for its architecture, which is a mix of North and South Indian architecture.
  • Sun Temple – This temple is dedicated to Sun god and famous for its wonderful architecture and was constructed by industrialist G. D. Birla.

Ans: Bandhavgarh & Kanha both are the best national parks for tiger sighting.You can cover the following nearby tourist places along with Gwalior tour:

  • Khajuraho
  • Orchha
  • Agra
  • Bandhavgarh
  • Bhopal
  • Shivpuri
  • Pench
  • Kanha

 

 

 

Ans:You can get all kind of hotels ranging from economy to 5 star category, although 5 star hotels are few. Some of the recommended hotels are as follows:

  • Usha Kiran palace – 5*star
  • Radisson Gwalior – 5*star
  • Gwalior Regency – 4*star
  • Clarkes Inn suites – 4*star
  • Hotel Central Park – 3*star
  • Tansen Residency – 3*star

Ans: The official languages are Hindi and English. Hindi is the most widely spoken language in Gwalior