Places

Teli ka Mandir of Gwalior

August 19, 2011
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Teli ka Mandir of Gwalior

Teli ka Mandir or Temple of Teli of Gwalior is credited to be the oldest shrine of the ancient city of Gwalior. The origin of the primal shrine dates  far back 8th or 9th century AD when Adivaraha Mihir Bhoj of Kannauj ruled over the control of Central India. The extraordinary temple is constructed...

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Tomb of Tansen

August 19, 2011
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Tomb of Tansen

The Tomb of Tansen is the catacomb of the father of Hindustani classical music, Tansen. Tansen, a musical legend was one of the navratnas meaning the nine jewels in the court of the erstwhile Mughal emperor Akbar. Miyan Tansen who lived in the period spanning between 1506 AD and 1589 AD has one of...

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Sun Temple of Gwalior city

August 19, 2011
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Sun Temple of Gwalior city

The Sun Temple or the Surya Mandir of Gwalior is one of the stunning shrines and architectural edifice that dot the landscape of the ancient city of Gwalior. Although it is not very old, the Sun Temple is happens to be one of the most venerable shrines of Gwalior. The Sun Temple is located...

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Gopachal Parvat in Gwalior

August 19, 2011
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Gopachal Parvat, popularly known as Ek Patthar ki Bavadi, is one of the spectacular tourist attractions in the ancient city of Gwalior. Gwalior, sited in the heart of Central India, is shrouded in history. Be it the erstwhile Rajput kingdoms whose rulers were largely responsible for the city’s efflorescence in the medieval era or...

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Gujari Mahal in Gwalior

August 19, 2011
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Gujari Mahal, ensconced within the spectacular Gwalior Fort, is a spectacular edifice that dots the landscape of the ancient city. Shrouded in age old history, Gwalior is famed for its jewel in the crown, the impressive Gwalior Palace. The palace has been aptly described as the pearl amongst fortresses in India by none other...

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Maan Mandir Palace of Gwalior city

August 18, 2011
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Maan Mandir Palace of Gwalior city

Maan  Mandir Palace is one of the captivating beautiful palaces in the ancient city of Gwalior. The magnificent and majestic palace is constructed  within the fortification of the breathtaking Gwalior Fort. Gwalior Fort is the city’s precious jewel in the crown of indian forts. The palace was built under the generous reign of the...

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Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhod in Gwalior

August 18, 2011
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Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhod in Gwalior

Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhod is a deeply honored holy shrine housed within the Gwalior Fort. The Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhod has enormous importance in the history of medieval India and also happens to be an important pilgrimage site for the Sikhs. Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhod was built in the memory of the former Sikh...

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Gwalior Fort

July 21, 2011
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Gwalior Fort of  Gwalior, in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, stands on an isolated rock, overlooking the Gwalior town, and contains a number of historic buildings. It is one of the biggest forts in India and a highest fortification in Asia. A postage stamp has been issued by the Indian Postal Service...

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Jai Vilas Palace Gwalior

July 18, 2011
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Jai Vilas Palace Gwalior

Jai Vilas Palace & Museum Scindia’s Jai Vilas Palace in Gwalior The gleaming white Jai Vilas Palace of Gwalior built by Lt.Col. Sir Michael Filose resembles a quaint Mediterranean resort. The Jai Vilas Palace was designed to resemble an Italian palazzo and constructed in three years flat (1872-74), to welcome the ‘Prince of Wales’...

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