 After the terrific Taj Mahal why not visit the gorgeous Gwalior. Situated at a distance of mere hundred and eighteen kilometers from Agra. The city of the grandeur is well connected both through road and rail. The town reveals the greatness of India through its pulsating palaces, terrific temples and marvelous monuments.
The glorious past and the panoramic present are sure to offer you an unforgettable holiday. The grand Taj Mahal matched well with Gwalior. The fort city is famous for the Gwalior fort. The majestic fort stands in testimony to the rise and fall of several dynasties in the town that has been the cradle of great Indian dynasties. The sight of the fort is awesome with the height of three hundred feet revealing the time and effort that went into its making. How about getting deeper into the glorious past of the fort by attending the sound and light show at the Man Mandir Palace, inside the premises of the fort? The evening will surely leave you spell bound. The other must visits inside the fort include the Man Mandir and the Gurajari Mahal. Man Singh Tomar built both the palaces. The former presents a charming combination of the colors, motifs and design of the 11th century. Where the latter stands as a symbol of the love of the king for a gujjar woman. Within the fort itself is the Teli-Ka-Mandir that is believed to be the oldest temple in the fort. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu was constructed way back in the 9th century. The other renowned temples of the fort are the Sas-Bahu temples. The names of the temples are misleading, as suggested the temples are not dedicated to the relationship of the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law. The names of beautifully crafted temples are because of the difference in the sizes of the adjoining temples.
The other must visits of the town comprise of the mausoleums of the greats like the musician Tansen and the freedom fighters Tatya Tope and the Rani of Jhansi. It is not just the historical significance that draws people to these spots but also the architectural beauty. Besides the rich past the town of Gwalior boasts of the modern day scholarly attractions like the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management, Scindia School and the Laxmibai National Institute of Physical Education to name a few. The trip to Gwalior is best planned when the Tansen Music festival is on. The celebrations of the festival will give you the opportunity to attend the pulsating performances by the marvelous musicians of the country and be a part of our rich culture heritage. The town that fuses the old world charms with the new houses the Jas Vilas Palace of the Scindias. The Italian structure is incredible with the gorgeous greens. The royal residence even has a museum that displays the several items compiled by the Scindia family over the years.
So get going to Gwalior from the amazing Agra to add on to the golden glowing memories of the trip.
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