About Gwalior
The rugged ramparts of Gwalior reverberate with history. Unfolding tales of grandeur can be traced back to the 6th century. Fierce battles, passionate romances and tales of valour are etched on the sandstone of this former kingdom. One such tale is of how the patron saint of the shepherds and cowherds, Gwalipa cured the king, and thus the city was named Gwalior after him.
Today, the kingdom has declined, and the monarchs are history, but the splendour of Gwalior lives on in its magnificent palaces, the glittering chandeliers, the exquisitely carved temples and the melodies of Tansen’s ragas. The romance and legend of Gwalior beckons as one traces the history of warriors, kings and poets.
Gwalior is well connected by air, train and road. The city is just a 2-hour drive from Agra and a 5 ½ hour drive from New Delhi.
One can go to Orcha or Jhansi by road (a journey of just over 2 hours). The heritage city of Khajuraho
is a 6 hour drive. The New Delhi - Bhopal - New Delhi
Shatabdi Express connects Gwalior to most of the
prominent cities in the region.
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Quick Facts
Average temperature in
Gwalior in Celsius.
| Summer (Mar-Jul)-21 to 42°c |
| Monsoon (Jul-Sep)-20 to 31°c |
| Winter (Oct-Feb)-5 to 25°c |
Area: 82 sq kms
Population: 0.89 million
Altitude: 212 Meters Above Mean Sea Level
Language: Hindi and English
Average Annual Rainfall: 88.9 cm
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Taj Hotels in Gwalior
» Usha Kiran Palace
Best Buys
Gwalior offers a wealth of traditional arts and crafts for shoppers. Its rich textile tradition is known for the famous Chanderi and Maheshwari saris, Tussar silk and block printed cotton fabrics. Handicrafts include tribal artifacts in bell metal and iron, wood and stone carvings, and miniature paintings.
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