General Information
Gwalior, a historical enigma, has many beautiful monuments and temples of
the gone era
State Name
Madhya Pradesh
Distance from Major Cities
Delhi >> 321 kms, Shivpuri >> 112 kms, Chanderi >> 239
kms, Orchha >> 120 kms, Datia >> 69 km, Marwar >> 122 km,
Pawaya >> 68 km, Jhansi >> 101 km, Khajuraho >> 275 km,
Agra >> 118 kms, Sanchi >> 381 kms.
Weather / Climate
Summer - March - June, 46°C-21°C; Winter - November - February,
32°C-5°C.
Other Name of City
Gopadri or Gopachala
Population
1.63 lakhs
Religions (Major Religion)
Hinduism, Islam
Language
Hindi, English
Cuisine
milk and milk products, lassi, rice fish,wheat and meat based food,
sugarcane juice
Restaurants
Hotel Gwalior Regency, The Central Park, Hotel Shelter
Temples
Teli ka mandir, the Sasbahu temple, Surya Mandir (sun temple).
Monuments
the fort, the Jain sculptures, Teli ka Mandir, Sas bahu temples, Man Singh
Palace
Other Attractions
Tansen music festival
Excursions
Shivpuri (112 kms), datia (69 kms), Orchha ( 120 kms), Narwar ( 122 kms),
Chanderi (239 kms), Pawaya (68 kms), Taigra dam (23 kms).
Area
5214 sq kms
Main Business Centres
Banmore, Ghirongi, Malanpur
Shopping
Anand emporium, Krishna Emporium
Things To Buy
Chanderi saries, handicraft artifacts, store carvings
Airport
Gwalior Airport
Rail Road
Gwalior railway station
Entertainment
Tansen music festival, Khajuraho dance festival, cinema halls.
Best Season
October - March
