Places To Visit In Gwalior For Your Next Vacation

Gwalior is a historic city in Madhya Pradesh that is full of palaces and glorious temples, giving it a majestic appeal. Check out the places that you must visit on your next trip.

Places To Visit In Gwalior For Your Next Vacation

Man Mandir palace was built by the Tomar ruler, Man Singh Tomar. The palace couldn't survive with time, however the remains of the palace still showcases the beautiful carvings and designs of that era. (Image Source: Getty)

The Sun Temple is one of the most spectacular temples in Gwalior, as well as an architectural marvel. The temple is devoted to the Sun God. The Sun Temple of Gwalior is a magnificent amalgam of exquisite building in red sandstone and pearly white marble, built on the lines of the legendary Sun Temple of Konark, Orissa. (Image Source: Getty)

The Saas Bahu temple, which was built in the ninth century, draws both tourists and devotees. The name Saas Bahu Temple does not imply Saas (mother-in-law) and bahu (daughter-in-law), but is a short form of Shastra Bahu, another name for Lord Vishnu. These are two temples that are adjacent to each other and are beautifully adorned with carvings and sculptures. (Image Source: Getty)

Tansen was one of India's best musicians and an eminent vocalist in Akbar's courts during the mediaeval era. He was also one of the Mughal court's nine gems. He was buried close his guru, and the burial site is a work of art in its own way. Every year in November, the Tansen Music Festival is held here, and prominent musicians from all over the country gather to perform different classical shows. So, if you plan to visit Gwalior in that month, don't miss out this blissful music festival. (Image Source: Getty)

Gwalior Fort is known as "the pearl among Indian fortresses" and is one of the most impenetrable fortresses in India. This magnificent construction, perched on top of a vast rocky mountain near Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, dominates the entire city of Gwalior. It was built around the sixth century and is an inseparable component of the city's identity and architecture. The Gwalior Fort was built over two distinct time eras, giving this architectural marvel an intriguing backstory. The complete fort complex is well-kept and contains temples, water tanks, and palaces such as Man Mandir, Gujari, Jahangir, Karan, and Shah Jahan. (Image Source: Getty)

Telika Mandir, which is located in the Gwalior Fort, is the highest structure in Gwalior. Before the British took over the Gwalior Fort, this sanctuary was used to process oil. It is well-known for its distinctive architecture, as the temple has a Dravidian appearance but the sculptures are typically North Indian. (Image Source: Instagram)