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Gwalior Fort - Early morning after breakfast, Our Driver will come and pick you up, Later Drive towards Gwalior in Your private car covering 120 kms distance,
Arrival at Gwalior, Our expert guide will come and meet you to conduct the sight seeing tour of the historic Gwalior fort.
This fort was built in 8th century CE by Raja Maan Singh Tomar. Important buildings housed inside Man Mandir and Karan Mandir, Archaeological Museum. This fort is built on a steep hill called Gopachal Man Mandir was built by Raja Man Singh and has beautiful art work on its walls. - Sas-Bahu Temple - Sas Bahu temple in Gwalior is famous temple, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu by the King Mahipala. Lord Vishnu is also known as Sahastrabahu, the one with many hands. But gradually the name changed into Sas Bahu Temple, perhaps by mispronunciation, or misinterpretation.
King Mahipala wished for the success of his Kingdom and the overall prosperity. The construction of this temple was completed in the year 1092 AD by the king Mahipala.
The temple has rare quality of architectural skill displayed in it, it has all the qualities of a fabulous worship. There are two temples, which are conjointly known as the Sas Bahu Temple . One of the temples is bigger than the other, and perhaps for that reason, one is considered as the Mother-in Law whiles the other as the Daughter-in-Law. Graceful figures are in scripted on the wall of the temple and there are pillars that are also display architectural skills.
- Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhod Qilla Gwalior - Gurdwara Data Bandi Chorh Sahib, situated in Gwalior, is associated with the imprisonment of Guru Har Gobind Sahib in Gwalior Fort and his celebrated release in which he managed to win the freedom of 52 Rajas (Kings) who had long suffered imprisonment in the Fort. The word “Bandi” means “imprisoned”, “Chhor” means “release”.
- Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum - The palace of Gujari Mahal was built by Raja Man Singh Tomar for his wife Mrignayani, a Gujar princess. She demanded a separate palace for herself with a regular water supply through an aqueduct from the nearby Rai River.[citation needed] The palace has been converted into an archaeological museum. Rare artifacts at the museum include Hindu and Jain sculptures dated to the 1st and 2nd centuries BCE, miniature statue of Salabhanjika, terracotta items and replicas of frescoes seen in the Bagh Caves.
- Jai Vilas Palace Museum - Jai Vilas Palace, is a nineteenth century palace in Gwalior, India. It was established in 1874 by Maharaja Dhiraj Shrimant Jayajirao Scindia Alijah Bahadur, the Maharaja of Gwalior.[1] While the major part of the palace is now the “Jiwajirao Scindia Museum” opened to the public in 1964, a part of it is still the residence of his descendants the former royal Maratha Scindia dynasty.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Expert guidance by a professional
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tips & Gratuities
Prepare for a same-day sightseeing trip to Gwalior from Agra. Gwalior - An important citadel of the mighty Maratha clan, the Scindias, offers a mesmerizing plethora of historical sites and monuments. This day-long journey begins with an early pick-up from your hotel in Agra, followed by transfer to the Gwalior Fort. Your tour guide, awaiting you at the fort, will commence your exploration of Gwalior. The city is primarily known for its majestic hilltop fort, often referred to as ‘the jewel among Indian fortresses’.
Your lunch will be in a majestic Palace constructed by the Royals, presently recognised as one of the city’s finest hotels. Post-lunch, visit the Gurjari Mahal and Jay Villas Palace before returning to Agra.
For this tour option, we will provide a vehicle with air-conditioning, an English-Speaking driver, Personal Tour Guide, entrance to all monuments, a buffet lunch in the Gwalior Palace, a bottle of water and Wi-Fi availability.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
