| Gwalior ,one of the finest tourist destinations ,is located | | | | The Gwalior airport is located at about 8 km from the |
| in Madhya Pradesh. This city is known for its palaces | | | | main city and is well connected with flights to major |
| and forts. It is a perfect blend of the orientations of the | | | | cities in India. The railway station is located in the city |
| old world combined with the occidentals of the modern | | | | itself with trains plying from all major stations. The road |
| day. | | | | network is also well connected to major cities in and |
| The history of Gwalior is that of a great king, who by | | | | around Madhya Pradesh. The hotels in Gwalior are |
| misfortune suffered a deadly disease called Leprosy. In | | | | well built and are replete with modern day amenities. |
| olden ages, this disease was seldom known and | | | | So you can shy away your apprehensions and start |
| hence the king was bound to lose his life. The king | | | | packing to this historical destination in India for a |
| was so depressed and at this juncture a sage arrived | | | | relaxing vacation. |
| to the kingdom named Gwalipa, who cured the king of | | | | Gwalior Fort is one of the oldest forts present in the |
| his disease and even changed his name. The king was | | | | country. A postal stamp has also been issued by the |
| impressed by the sage and he decided to rename this | | | | Indian Postal Service in the honor of this fort. It was |
| place as Gwalior. | | | | built way back in late 8th century. The fort also gives a |
| The best time to visit this place is in the months of | | | | whole view of the east of Gwalior. The fort is built |
| October to March. The summers are a bit hot. The | | | | over an area of 3km. The fort is 3km high and is build |
| Gwalior Fort, Suraj Kund, Sas Bahu Temples, Jas Vilas | | | | by sandstone rocks. The Elephant gate is also known |
| Palace, Man Singh Palace and the State Archeological | | | | as Haithi Pul which is also the main entrance of the |
| Museum are some of the important tourist spots in | | | | fort. The town has two more forts like this namely |
| Gwalior. The people are as tough and persistent as | | | | Gujari fort and Man Mandir Palace. |
| the arid terrains of Gwalior. | | | | Gwalior's Airport serves the city of Gwalior. Various |
| Another interesting fact about Gwalior is the Tansen | | | | flights operate from different parts of the country. This |
| music festival, celebrated annually in the months of | | | | airport is located in the north eastern part of the city. |
| November and December. The festival is a major | | | | This airport is equipped with latest facilities and hence it |
| cultural event comprising of performances from | | | | is one of the advance and modern airports of India. |
| eminent dancers and musicians. Gwalior has a | | | | Gwalior is well connected by train services to all parts |
| pleasant climate from the months of October to | | | | of the country. Express trains operate from various |
| March. The tomb of Mohammad Ghaus, a saint of the | | | | parts of the country to this city. You can find train to |
| Islamic faith dating back to the 16th century is also | | | | Gwalior from almost every major city of India.Gwalior |
| located here. The local people are quite gritty and | | | | is well connected by state and national highways. The |
| resilient in nature, but they are friendly too. If you want | | | | Golden Quadrilateral is expected to pass through this |
| a date with history, you can have an exciting time at | | | | city. In an all, Gwalior is a nice place to enjoy a holiday |
| this place. | | | | trip if you are fond of old traditional forts and palaces. |