Tourist places

Gwalior is famous for its fort, Jai Vilas Palace, the Tomb of Rani Lakshmibai, Md. Ghaus & Tansen.
Places near to Gwalior
Tourist
Visited Over
the Years
Revenue and foot falls at Gwalior
Fort

Source: Niti aayog

Tourist Accommodations
Tourism Policy
1. All ecotourism activities are to be in strict conformance with the provisions of the existing environmental law of the country,
especially the wildlife (protection) act, the forest (conservation) act, 1980 and the various directives and guidelines issued by the
government from time to time.
2. rules and guidelines regarding technical procedures, stakeholder participation and impact mitigation to be developed and strictly
adhered to.

3. adherence to international standards in terms of quality and safety in developing and operating ecotourism facilities and
activities to be given highest priority.

4. priority is to be given to developing sites near existing and known tourist destinations.

5. striking a balance between financial viability and affordability of the ecotourism facilities.

6. creation of environmental awareness amongst all sections and age groups, especially the youth, to be incorporated as a major
activity for each ecotourism destination.

7. only activities and facilities having least impact on the natural resources and the local culture to be permitted.

8. preference to the ‘quality of experience’ rather than the number of visitors, without compromising on financial viability as far as
possible.

9. adoption of a “single window system” for delivery of ecotourism services.

Gwalior Heritage Site
The Gwalior Fort

Standing on a steep mass of sandstone, Gwalior Fort

dominates the city landscape. It has been the scene of
momentous events, imprisonment, battles and jauhars. A
steep road winds upwards to the fort, flanked by statues
of the Jain tirthankaras, carved into the rock face. The
magnificent outer walls of the fort still stand, two miles
in length and 35 feet high, bearing witness to its
reputation for being one of the most invincible forts of
India
 Gujari Mahal

This 15th century medieval architecture is Raja

Mansingh’s monument of love for his intrepid Gurjar
Queen, Mrignayani. The interior of the Mahal has been
converted into Archaeological Museum housing rare
antiquities, some of them dating back to the 1st century
A.D

Man Mandir Palace (Chitra Mandir or the Palace of

Paintings)
Built between 1486 and 1517 by Raja Man Singh. Vast
chambers with fine stone screens were once the music
halls for royal ladies to learn music from the great
masters of the day. In the basement of the palace,
circular dungeons housed the state prisoners of the
Mughals

Gurudwara Data Bandhi Chhod

Built in the memory of Guru Hargobind Saheb, the 6th
Sikh Guru was imprisoned here by Emperor Jehangir for
over two years. It is located on the Gwalior Fort.
Gopachal Gopachal Parvat situated on the Mountain Area at slopes of
Gwalior Fort carries unique statue of Jain Tirthankars. The largest
Idol of Bhagwan Parshwanath on Lotus is the largest statue (in single
stone piece) in the world, being 47 feet high and 30 feet in width.
There are 26 Jain statues in a series. Built between 1398 to 1536 by
Tomar Kings- these Jain Tirthankars these Statues are pieces of
Architecture and a treasure of Old Indian heritage and culture.

The Teli ka Mandir is a 9th century edifice, towering 100 ft high. This
is a Pratihara Vishnu temple of a unique blending of architectural
styles. The shape of the roof is distinctively Dravidian, while the
decorative embellishments have the typical Indo-Aryan
characteristics of Northern India

Tansen, lies buried in Gwalior. The memorial of this great musician is

built in a Mughal architectural style. It is the venue of a music
festival on a national scale held annually in November-December.
Leading musicians of the country gather here to perform during the
festival
The Jai Vilas Palace is the residence of the Scindia
family. Some 35 rooms have been converted to the
Scindia Museum which have rare collection of artifacts
such as silver toy train with glass cradles.

Built in the 19th century, The mahal features mosaic

work of colored glass and murals depicting Ragas and
Raginis. The palace also has a rich collection of wall
paintings

Sarod Ghar is one of the best tourist places in Gwalior for

all those who are passionate about music. This place is
situated in the ancestorial house of Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan
and is home to old musical instruments that were used
by famous musicians.