At 76 miles south of Agra is situated the city of Gwalior in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Bearing a strong historical legacy, Gwalior is one of the finest tourist destinations in India. The various tourist attractions in Gwalior are hugely responsible for the huge influx of tourists. Tourist Attractions in Gwalior A historical town bearing witness to several significant historical incidents, the city of Gwalior offers numerous tourist sites for the travelers. These tourist attractions in Gwalior see several footfalls of numerous tourists from far and wide all through the year.

Gwalior Fort:
Laid by Raja Suraj Sen on the orders of Sage Gwalipa some 1,000 years ago, the Gwalior Fort stands on a hill by a pool the waters of which are supposed to have cured his leprosy. The outer wall of the fort measures 3.2 km in length and 35 m in height and a steep road leads up to the fort. On both sides of this road are situated several beautifully cut Jain statues.

Man Mandir Palace:
Built by Man Singh Tomar between 1486 and 1516, the Man Mandir is a huge palace. It is supposedly the fort�s prized possession. Also known as the Chitra Mandir or the Palace of Paintings, it exhibits tiled and painted decorations of peacocks and several other birds.

Gujari Mahal and Archaeological Museum:
Gujari Mahal speaks of Man Singh�s love for his ninth Gujar wife, Mrignayni, in loving memory of whom this special palace was built. It now serves as a museum housing a large collection of stone carvings.

Sas-Bahu Temples:
As the name suggests, the Sas-Bahu temples, located on the other part of the fort, are not dedicated to a mother-in-law (Sas) and daughter-in-law (Bahu). Sas-Bahu is the name given to two adjacent temples of different sizes. The larger of the two is ornately decorated and sculpted with beautiful statuettes and intricate patterns.

Suraj Kund:
Constructed in the 15th century, the Suraj Kund complex dates back to as early as AD 425. This is considered to be the place where Sage Gwalipa healed Suraj Sen of leprosy with the waters of this pool.

Memorial of Tansen:
Next to the tomb of Ghaus is located another small tomb � the Memorial of Tansen. This is the memorial built to commemorate Tansen, the great musician and one of the nine gems of Akbar�s court. It is here that the annual Tansen Sangeet Samaroh, a world-renowned music festival, is held.

Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus:
Another tourist attraction in Gwalior is the tomb of Mohammad Ghaus, a saint of the Islamic faith of the 16th century. Associating hardly any importance from a historical point of view, the tomb exudes sheer beauty. The stone carvings in the panels of screen work create a magical charm.

Teli-ka-Mandir:
The ninth century temple of Teli-ka-Mandir, built in Dravidian form, is believed to be the oldest in the fort. The sculptures are particularly North Indian. Devoted to Lord Vishnu, a figure of garuda (mythical bird) resides on top of the 10-metre-high doorway.

Kala Vithika:
Located near the Gwalior Railway Station, Kala Vithika bears a major part of the town�s history and culture.

Surya Mandir:
The Surya Mandir (Sun Temple), a replica of the famed Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa is one of the important tourist attractions of Gwalior. It was built by G. D. Birla, the famous Indian industrialist.

Weekend Trips/Excursions:
Weekend excursions to nearby sites around Gwalior can be utterly engaging and some of the greatest tourist attractions. Following are some of the examples:

Dhoomeshwar Mahadeo Temple

Events and Festivals:
Tansen Music Festival held annually in the months of November/December, is a major cultural event of classical music bringing eminent performers and music lovers from all parts of the country.

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