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Travelling to gwalior?

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Description
Steeped in the splendour of its past, the ancient capital of Gwalior has yet made a successful transition into a modern Indian city, vibrant and bustling. It’s legendary beginning stems from a meeting between a warrIor called Suraj Sen and a hermit, Gwalipa, who lived on the hilltop where the fort stands. Over the centuries, Gwalior became a city of immense importance and was a continual scene of intrigue and clashes with neighbouring powers. It’s stratigic location was patronised by many mighty rulers, making it the birthplace of many dynasties, each leaving its own indelible mark over the city.
Location
The fort city of Gwalior is situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on the main New Delhi’Mumbai and New Delhi’Chennai rail link. It is around 321 km from Delhi. The city extends between latitude 26’14′ in the north to longitude 78’10′ in the east.
Best time to visit
The climate of Gwalior is extreme with hot summers and cold winters. The maximum temperature during the summer months can touch as high as 46′C, while in the winters it can go down to below 5′C. Monsoon starts from the first week of June and remains there till August/September.
How To Get There By air:
The airport at Gwalior receives domestic flights from Delhi (travel time-50 min.), Mumbai (travel time-3 hr 30 min.), Bhopal (travel time-45 min.), Indore and Jabalpur. From Delhi, Indian Airlines has flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and Alliance Air has flights on Mondays and Fridays. Book a flight with any of the domestic airlines.

By train:
Gwalior is on the Central Railway’s main Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Chennai lines. A convenient train from Delhi is the New Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express which runs daily (travel time-3 hr 30 min.).

By road:
Gwalior is connected to most cities in India. It is 118 km from Agra, 420 km from Bhopal, 1086 km from Mumbai, 318 km from Delhi, 486 km from Indore, 280 km from Khajuraho and 344 km from Sanchi.   Attractions The Fort – For over 100 years this fort has been over looking the city of Gwalior. One of the most invincible forts in India, this imposing citadel has changed many hands but has rarely been captured.

Jai Vilas Palace – Built in 1809, this palace is located in new city of Gwalior. It is house of the present Maharaja of Gwalior.

Tomb of Tansen – Father of Indian classical music and one of the nine Gems in Akbar’s court is buried in Gwalior. The memorial of this great singer carriers a very simple tone in itself and is surrounded by gardens on its sides. This monument is a part of Gwalior’s cultural heritage. Every year a music festival is organised here. The festival is held in November / December and attracts singers and musicians from all over India.

Mausoleum of Ghaus Mohammed – Ghaus Mohammed, whose sand stone mausoleums is laid in the old town of Hazira, was a Afghan Prince turned sufi saint who had helped Babur towin the Gwalior fort. His mausoleum is designed on early Mughal architectural lines. Particularly exquisite are the screens using pierced stone technique. The carvings on these screens are as delicate as lace.

Sun Temple – This newly constructed temple is based on the lines of the Konark temple. It is located near the Residency at Morar
Travel Tips
To all tourists – beware of touts, if, new to the place.
Shopping
Gwalior can be a good place to purchase famous Chanderi Saris. The handicrafts shops at Gwalior have a good collection of artifacts and stone carvings.
Excursions
Shivpuri (112 km) on the Agra’Bombay Road is famous for its Madhav National Park and the Chhatris (memorials to former rulers).
Chanderi (239 km) is a well-preserved medieval town famed for the craft of sari weaving, with beautiful structures executed in the Bundelkhandi style.
Orchha (120 km), former capital of the Bundela Rajputs, has interesting palaces and temples. Other interesting places include Datia (69 km), Marwar (122 km), and Pawaya (68 km