Gwalior Fort

Gwalior Fort
Vital Information for Visitors
Address:

Gwalior Fort, Lashkar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Open & Clos:

Open on all days

Timing :

08:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Sound & Light Show Timings :

Hindi Show – 7:30 PM
English Show – 8:30 PM

Entry Fees:

INR 75 pp – Indian
INR 250 pp - Foreigner

Duration:

Approx 3 - 4 Hour

Famous For:

Historical & architectural marvel.

The great fortress of Gwalior is one of the most famous forts in India. It has truly been described as a ‘pearl in the necklace of the castles of India’. It is also known as Gibraltar of India. As per archaeological and historical evidences, the history of the Gwalior Fort dates back to the 5th century AD and perhaps to a period still earlier. The old names of the hill as recorded in ancient Sanskrit inscriptions are Gopadri and Gopagiri (Cowherds’ Hill). It has witnessed the varying fortunes of the Guptas, the Hunas, the Kachhwahas, the Pratiharas, the Tomaras, the Pathans, the Mughals, the English and the Marathas who have left their landmarks in the various monuments which are still scrupulously preserved. The arts of peace rather than war are now pursued within its precincts, and the ramparts that long withstood the onslaught of many a besieger now enclose the Scindia Public School. Settled on a rocky massif, this imposing heritage building with its blue tiled palace is overlooked from all over the city. With wonderful walls and towers, it has also incorporated palaces, temples, gardens, tombs and splendid places of interest.

The monuments found in the Gwalior Fort complex can be categorized into three categories – one, the Jain monuments like Jain temples, Siddhachal Caves, Gopachal rock-cut sculptures; second, Hindu temples like Teli Ka Mandir, Sas-Bahu Temple, Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhor; and secular structures like Man Mandir Palace, Gujari Mahal, Assi Khamba Ki Baoli, and Suraj Kund. The Man Mandir Palace is also a must see monument. Admirably built in an imperial style, it is definitely worth seeing the outer wall of the palace which has a frieze of yellow ducks and the first Hindu architecture. The most interesting is the Son-et-Lumiere show which is held each year in the palace. Gujari Mahal, built by the Raja Man Singh for his beloved Gurjar Queen in the 15th century, is now turned into a museum, offering excellent peep into glorious past of the Gwalior. It has huge collection of exhibits dating from the 1st century AD. There is a statue of tree goddess called 'Shalbhanjika', which is the main attraction for Tourists.

The Gwalior Fort stands on an isolated flat-topped hill about 300 feet high and is spread over three square kilometer area. The surrounding walls of the fort are 35 feet high and well-nigh impregnable due to being constructed of red sandstones. Presently, there are now two approach roads to climb the cliff, (although formerly there were some more paths to the fort) — one through the Gwalior Gate & Hathi Pol on the east and the other through the Badalgarh Gate or Urvahi Gate on the west. Man Mandir Palace is located on the eastern entrance side. The winding western road, leading to the Urvahi Gate, is embellished with ancient sculptures of Jain Tirthankaras on roadside hills. These sculptures had been defaced by the Mughal rulers due to their inveterate hatred for non-Islamic art forms. The former road is too steep for wheeled conveyances. The other road has a gentler gradient and is more convenient for pedestrians. Powerful cars can climb it up. Gwalior Fort in Madhya Pradesh is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Central India. A Sound & Light Show, carried out daily in the amphitheatre at Man Mandir Palace, details the history, architecture and interior monuments of the Gwalior Fort. The show is conducted in two shifts – Hindi Show from 7:30 PM & English Show from 8:30 PM.

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