gwalior

Gwalior is bestowed with a rich historical past. The city has maintained its charm through the passage of time, with its regal architecture and surrounding majestic hills. It is famous for its magnificent palaces, old temples and the impressive fort. The famous medieval hilltop fort was said to be ‘the pearl amongst fortresses in India’ by the great Mughal emperor Babur. Overflowing with culture and tradition, Gwalior is a much sought-after destination in Central India. Among the five princely states of India,Gwalior was the one of them to enjoy a 21 gun salute during the British rule.

In the 14th century Ibn Batuta spoke of Gwalior as a “fine town of white stone” and Warren Hastings in 1780 called it the “key to Indostan”, but today, there isn’t much to do here once you’ve seen the impressive fort and other sights other than wander around the by lanes to absorb the flavour of the city. The Old City makes for an interesting stroll. History buffs may enjoy Gwalior for a slightly off-beat two-day break.

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