With its stimulating ambience and undeniable aura of romance, Gwalior is one of the most impressive cities in India for the sensitive holidaymakers.
There is an interesting story of how the city derived its name. According to legends, Suraj Sen, a prince of the Kachhwaha clan of the 8th century, lost his way while venturing in the jungle
and reached an isolated hill wandering around.
There he met a venerable old man, Sage Gwalipa. Thirsty and tired, he asked for some water and the sage led him to a pond. To his astonishment, the prince after drinking the water found that not only his thirst but his disease of leprosy has also been cured. He asked the sage if he could do anything in return and the sage told him to fortify the hill. The hill was fortified and named Gwalior, and the city that developed around it gradually acquired the name.
The city of Gwalior has many monuments that were built by the erstwhile Tomar and Scindia rulers. The majestic Gwalior fort is one of the largest and mightiest forts in India. There are various chattris or cenotaphs commemorating the Scindia rulers who ruled the region till India's independence. The Man Mandir Palace and the Gujari Mahal are two other interesting sights in Gwalior. The Sas-Bahu Temples are 11th-century temples of Lord Vishnu while Teli-ka-Mandir is a 300-metre-high Vishnu temple of the 9th century.
While in Gwalior take some time off to visit the nearby places that, besides being captivating in themselves, also speak a lot about the region's rich history. Datia (74 km) is famous for its Bundela palaces and paintings. Another place of same importance is Pawaya, which was known as Padmavati in ancient times. Archaeological remains of the first and eight centuries have been discovered here. The Dhoomeshwar Mahadeo temple, situated 3 km away, is a fine example of Bundela architecture. Sonagiri is a famous Jain pilgrimage site. Tigra Dam is a known picnic spot not far from the city of Gwalior.
In order to make the travel tour to Gwalior even more joyful you need to choose just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in Gwalior. The various hotels packages in Gwalior offer the best of facilities. The well-furnished rooms make excellent place to stay in Gwalior, with most of the comforts at your feet.
You may enjoy the luxuries of life on your stay at the Gwalior hotels. You may take your pick from a range of luxury and budget hotels in Gwalior besides the star categorized accommodation hotels around the landmarks of Gwalior offer excellent view of the landmarks through their suites. Most of the places to stay in Gwalior are strategically located in the tourist centers or near the railway station.
The Indian city of Gwalior is easily accessible through air, road and rail from the other major Indian cities and states. 123indiatravel can arrange for you all types of transport for your comfortable journey to and in Gwalior and throughout the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
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