About Gwalior

Gwalior is a historical city in the heart of India, situated in the State of Madhya Pradesh, 120 Km from Agra (The city of Taj Mahal) and 317 Km from Delhi. It is well connected with Delhi, Bhopal, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad by train and road, and by air from Delhi and Mumbai. Gwalior, known as city of music, has perhaps the richest musical tradition among all the cities in this great country starting from Tansen, Baijubabra, Hassukhan, Haddukhan, Krishnarao Pandit, Bala Saheb Puchhwale, Chote Bahyya Puchhwale, Bande Ali Khan, Shankar Rao Pandit and to come to the living legends Malini Rajurkar, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, the list is endless. The legendary musician Tansen who belonged to Gwalior was recognized as one the nine jewels of Emperor Akbar’s court. Most famous and memorable landmarks include Gwalior Fort, the living palace of Scindia’s, Jai Vilas Palace, the Tomb of the famous musician Tansen and museums. Agra, the city of Taj, is 110 Kms from Gwalior and 1.5 Hrs journey by express trains. The world famous Khajuraho group of temples, depicting all facets of life, are 4 hours journey by road. Mitawali & Padavali has a group of 108 ruins of temples and is 20 KMs from Gwalior. Orchha is 100 KMs from Gwalior and is a treat for weekend trips as the village still carries old time feel with palaces, temples, cenotaphs and ruins along the banks of Betwa River.