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Discover GWALIOR

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Though not far from Agra, Gwalior is unknown to tourists.

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GWALIOR FORT

Dominating an isolated plateau, Gwalior Fort is a sight to behold.

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It was reputed as one of India’s most impregnable fortresses, with a 3-kilometer-long rampart built around towering cliffs.

Behind the massive walls are buildings from different periods. There are palaces, temples, and even a  private school.

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SAS-BAHU Temple

This group of temples showcases the grandeur of an old Rajput dynasty.

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A wide range of designs is applied here, such as elephants, dancers, and musicians, as well as floral and geometric patterns.

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Teli-ka-mandir

 A lofty Hindu temple that was built between the 8th and 9th centuries.

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This temple distinguishes itself from other buildings within Gwalior Fort by blending northern and southern Indian architectural styles.

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SIDDhaCHAL CAVES

A group of Jain monuments that were hewn into the rock.

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Created between the 7th century till the early 15th century, these statues depict 24 Tirthankaras in the typical naked form of Jain iconography.

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jai vilas palace

A beautiful combination of the Tuscan and Corinthian architectural styles.

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It contains about 400 rooms; 25 of which have been open to the public since 1964. Each room is lavishly furnished with antique furniture and exquisite handicrafts.

Darbar Hall – the grandest room in the Jai Vilas Palace.

Gwalior: An Untapped Treasure

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