Gwalior

Gwalior Fort

One of the largest hill forts in India, contains several distinct structures across different periods, all covered under one entry ticket — Man Mandir Palace (15th century, Raja Man Singh Tomar), Teli Ka Mandir (8th–9th century), Chaturbhuj Temple, Sas-Bahu Temples (11th century), Gujari Mahal (15th century).

Timing: Open daily, 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Entry Fee: ₹250 (online pay or cash at counter). Entry is free for children below 15 years
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Jai Vilas Palace

A 19th-century palace built in 1874 by Maharaja Jayaji Rao Scindia in a European Italianate style to receive the Prince of Wales. The Scindia royal family continues to reside in a portion; 35 rooms are open as the Jiwajirao Scindia Museum.

Timing: Open daily, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Entry Fee: ₹1000 (cash at counter)
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Tomb of Ghaus Muhammad and Tansen

A single complex containing two significant monuments. The Tomb of Muhammad Ghaus is the domed mausoleum of a Sufi saint and one of the earliest developed examples of Mughal funerary architecture — built 80 years before the Taj Mahal. Adjacent is the small marble-domed samadhi of Tansen, court musician of Emperor Akbar.

Timing: Open daily, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Sarod Ghar

A museum of Hindustani classical music housed in the ancestral home of the Bangash family. The museum displays antique instruments across the history of Indian classical music, manuscripts, miniature paintings depicting court musicians, and historical photographs documenting the Gwalior Gharana tradition.

Timing: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed Sundays
Entry Fee: ₹100 (cash at counter)
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Chausath Yogini Temple

One of the rarest surviving circular Yogini temples in India, located on a hilltop, 40 km from Gwalior in Mitawali village, Morena. Built in c. 1055–1075 CE, the temple consists of a circular colonnade of 65 open-to-the-sky chambers — 64 for the Yoginis and one central shrine for Shiva. Only five such circular Yogini temples survive in India; this is the most intact.

Timing: Open daily, 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Bateshwar Group of Temples, Morena

200 sandstone temples at Padavali village, Morena, 40 km from Gwalior. Built between the 8th and 11th centuries CE by the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, mostly dedicated to Shiva. The complex was damaged by earthquake and further destroyed by Iltutmish in 1231 CE.

Timing: Open daily, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Kakamath Temple

A 11th-century Shiva temple built by the Kachchhapaghata dynasty near Sihoniya, 40 km from Gwalior. Despite centuries of weathering and partial collapse, much of the temple still stands, making it one of the most unusual and architecturally distinctive medieval temples in Madhya Pradesh.

Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Metro in Gwalior

Not available.

Local buses in Chennai

Not practical. City buses run but routes are difficult to navigate without local knowledge.

Ride-hailing apps in Chennai

Partially practical. Ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber availability is limited in Gwalior.

Street-hailing auto rickshaw in Chennai

Practical. For short distances (5-10 km) or when apps are unavailable. Tell or show the auto driver your destination — they can refuse, in which case move to the next one. Agree on the fare (approx. ₹30—₹40 per km) before you get in. Know the distance to your destination via maps before negotiating.

Gwalior Trade Fair in Gwalior

One of the largest trade and cultural fairs in Madhya Pradesh, held annually over three weeks. Commercial exhibitions alongside folk performances, regional craft stalls, food, and entertainment. A significant local event.
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Chanderi fabric

Chanderi — a town 230 km south of Gwalior — produces one of the finest handwoven fabrics in India: a lightweight silk-cotton blend with a translucent quality and gold zari border. Available in Gwalior's market as Chanderi.
Find it: Fabric shops in Gwalior's main market area. Government emporium.

Bundeli woodwork and lacquerware

Decorative wooden objects and lacquered furniture in the Bundeli craft tradition — produced in workshops across the Gwalior region and available at craft shops in the city market.
Find it: Main market area shops near the fort approach.

Gwalior is well connected by rail and air. Whether arriving or departing, use the station codes, airport, and bus terminal information below.

Gwalior — Station, Airport & Bus Stand

Rail Station: Gwalior Junction (GWL)
Airport: Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Air Terminal (GWL)
Bus Terminal: Gwalior Bus Stand

By Train
Search "Gwalior" as your origin (if departing) or destination (if arriving). Gwalior Junction (GWL) is on the primary station. Choose a train based on journey duration, departure time, and class availability.

By Flight
Search by city name across IndiGo and Air India Express. Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Air Terminal (GWL) has limited connectivity.

By Bus
Buses (AC or non-AC) operate from the bus terminal — head to the counter and ask for your destination. Or, use app-based platforms such as redBus or AbhiBus to search and book buses on your route. Private operators are listed — prefer buses with ratings of 4★ or higher.

All fees and charges listed on this page are applicable to foreign nationals only.