THE MIRACLE THE LEGEND 26.2183° N, 78.1828° E BEHIND THE OF TANSEN NAME Melodic Gwalior HILLTOP FORT - ‘THE PEARL AMONGST FORTRESSES IN INDIA’ Gwalior is best known for its imposing hilltop THE VISHNU TEMPLE fort, which was famously described as ‘the pearl AT GWALIOR FORT amongst fortresses in India’. Historically, the city HAS THE FIRST EVER has been the cradle of a number of dynasties WRITTEN ZERO that ruled it over the years. Their influence is clearly seen in the many regal structures that dominate the cityscape. In a sense, Gwalior THE TANSEN MUSIC FESTIVAL IS continues to retain a medieval majesty. CELEBRATED EVERY YEAR ON TANSEN’S Gwalior holds an unparalleled reputation in TOMB IN GWALIOR Sangeet, and has retained Indian traditions and the wealth of music intact over the years. The Gwalior Gharana is one of the oldest Khayal THE WIZARD OF Gharanas and the one to which most classical HOCKEY, DHYAN Indian musicians can trace the origin of their CHAND, WAS FROM GWALIOR style. Legendary musicians like Tansen and Baiju Bawara belonged to Gwalior. Gwalior also has a rich history in sports, with the O N E O F T H E wizard of Hockey, Dhyan Chand, belonging to the CARPETS IN JAI VILAS PALACE TOOK city. NEARLY 12 YEARS TO WEAVE Points of interest Experience the popular points of interest in and around the city Gujari Mahal Sarod Ghar Gwalior Fort Man singh Jai Vilas Tansen Memorial Palace Palace Jai Vilas Palace Gopachal Tigra Dam Nearby Destinations Experience the popular points of interest in and around the city Majestic Palatial Orchha123 km 2 hrs 41 mins Datia 85 km 1 hr 05 mins The historic town of Orchha, nestled on the An astonishing confluence of Mughal and banks of river Betwa, was founded in the 16th Rajput architecture, the 7 storeyed Datia Palace century by the Bundela Rajput Chief, Rudra stands tall in the historic city of Datia. While its Pratap. Here, the river Betwa splits into seven exterior is adorned with arches, chhatris and channels, also call. oriel window..