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Gwalior Travel Guide

Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

  • Best time: October To April
  • 9 places to see
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About Gwalior

Gwalior is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It's known for its palaces and temples, including the Sas Bahu Ka Mandir intricately carved Hindu temple. Ancient Gwalior Fort occupies a sandstone plateau overlooking the city and is accessed via a winding road lined with sacred Jain statues. Within the fort’s high walls is the 15th-century Gujari Mahal Palace, now an archaeological museum.

Places to visit in Gwalior

  • Madhav National Park
  • Man Singh Palace
  • Padmavati Pawaya
  • Chanderi
  • H.H. Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia Museum
  • Jai Vilas Palace
  • Kala Vithika
  • Gwalior Fort
  • Sas-Bahu Temple

Things to do in Gwalior

  • Explore Sarod Ghar
  • Historical Tour Of Gujari Mahal
  • Temple Tour In Gwalior
  • Sound And Light Show At Gwalior Fort
  • Rejuvenate At Jiva Spa
  • Visit Tomb Of Tansen
  • Fun At Splash The Sun City
  • Visit Jai Vilas Palace And Scindia Museum
  • Explore Man Singh Palace
  • Visit Tighra Dam
  • Explore Wildlife At Madhav National Park
  • Day Tour To State Archaeological Museum

Famous food in Gwalior

  • Kachoris
  • Samosas
  • Poha
  • Bedai
  • Kebabs
  • Bhutte ki kees
  • Dal Bafla
  • Jalebi
  • Imarti
  • Rogan josh
  • Mawa-bati

Things to buy in Gwalior

  • Paper mache items
  • Handicrafts
  • Eateries
  • Bed spreads
  • Woolen khadi
  • Silk khadi
  • Cotton khadi
  • Jewelry
  • Handloom
  • Gold Jewelry
  • Silver Jewelry
  • Leather products
  • Sandals
  • Designer bags
  • Branded clothes
  • Foodstuff
  • Paintings
  • Chanderi Saree
  • Salwars
  • Clothes
  • Shoes
  • Belts

Where to shop in Gwalior

  • Naya Bazar
  • Madhya Bharat Khadi Sangh
  • Sarafa Bazar
  • Suvarna Jewels
  • Topi Bazar
  • Dindayal City Mall
  • Kothari Sons
  • Jiyaji Chowk Bazar
  • Cash And Carry
  • Fashion Ka Tadka
  • Arihant Emporium
  • Patankar Bazar
  • Mangalam Jewellers

Night life

  • Spectrum Discotheque And Pub
  • Blu Lounge
  • The Bada Bar
  • DnD Discotheque
  • Barcode Discotheque And Bar
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