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solopes Says: As we descent from the Urwahi Gate, we stopped by the Jain statues, carved in the rock about 1300 years ago, right beside the road. They are more than 20 statues, with several sizes and figures and they were under recuperation when we saw them, what turned moving along them...
solopes Says: For my european eyes unable to identify the different indian stiles, this other temple only impressed by the size and proportins, where the details are easily vanished. But someone knows more than me: "According to one surmise Rashtrakuta Govinda III occupied the Fort in...
solopes Says: In Gwalior's fort, we saw two different pillared temples close to each other, dating from the 7th century. I couldn't´t read much about it, but it really confirmed the idea we took from Portugal about the Indian art, with reliefs reproduction human scenes everywhere. And...
solopes Says: The Mughal Emperor Babar referred to the Gwalior Fort as "the pearl amongst fortresses in India". And since he knew India much better than me, I'm forced to agree. Easily! The Fort is a huge complex. Being its walls and towers a marvel, it also includes well integrated...
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smirnofforiginal Says: Stop off in Dholpur. It is a lovely, agricultural village that does not see many tourists. The people were friendly. There was lots of staring, giggling, smiling and head wiggling in our direction and when we replied we were greeted with even bigger smiles, more giggles and...
Jai Vilas Palace & Scindia Museum
smirnofforiginal Says: Opulent and extravagant are the two words that spring to mind to describe this place!It was built in 1874 by prisoners.Cut glass balusters from Belgian.... outrageous and enormous chandeliers made from Venician glass.... a silver train, running the length of a never ending...
smirnofforiginal Says: These are the mother in law and daughter in law temples. They date from 9th and 11th centuries, are dedicated to Vishnu and have been painstakingly restored to their original glory, having been coated in china at some point for some strange reason!In the grounds there are a...
smirnofforiginal Says: On the western side of the fortress there are some rather wonderful Jain carvings. They are carved into the cliff face and datew back to the 15th century. The carvings erpresent the 24 Jain teachers, called tirthankars. They are naked. I observed they had no faces so I did a...
smirnofforiginal Says: A beautiful hilltop fortress with blue tiles, paintings of elephants, crocodiles and ducks - yes ducks! This medieval fancy is the stuff of childhood fantasy. Apparently the eastern approach is the most dramatic and spectacular. Before I knew this I found myself happily...
solopes Says: The most impressive construction in Gwalior's fort is Man Mandir palace. Built in the 15th century it as a delicate building, where, despite some already missing tiles, the colors are strong and the shapes harmonious.
Gwalior´s fort and it´s surroundings
cimicak Says: The view on the fort, mainly due to it´s location on an vast high plateau, is breathtaking. A walk through the fortification includes several nicely carved temples and fantastic exterior of Man Singh palace. (Interior is not especially interesting)It is highly recommendable...
Cenotaph of Maharaja Bhim Singh Rana
Willettsworld Says: On the northern end of Gwalior Fort lies this cenotaph of Maharaja Bhim Singh Rana (1707-56) who was the most powerful ruler of the princely state of Gohad in northwestern Madhya Pradesh. Later it developed into an important Jat State. The Jat rulers of Gohad were awarded...
RAJASTHANBYCAR Says: Jain tirthankaras carved into the rock face. The magnificent outer walls of the Fort still stand, two miles in length and 35 feet high, bearing witness to its reputation for being one of the most invincible forts of India.
RAJASTHANBYCAR Says: It has been built in the remembrance of sixth guru of Sikhs Guru Hargovind Singh ji. It is a beautiful structure completely made up of white marble. The building is decorated with color glasses. Cupolas on domes are of gold. There are two sarowars or ponds as well in this...
Willettsworld Says: I had come across these potato triangle things in Delhi but didn't know what they were called which was a shame as I really enjoyed them. I found this stall in the park just north of the Jai Vilas Palace and there on its front was the word Patise. As well as eating them...
Willettsworld Says: As you can see by the photo, this place doesn't look very appealing from the outside but is nice on the inside. It's very popular with locals and foreigners as a group of 10 young tourists were sat at one table. I had a very good tandorri chicken, mushroom and pea curry,...
Srdgadgil Says: The Kurla(Mumbai)-Agra Lashkar Exp. arrives in Agra at 11am. on Saturdays. After checking into a hotel we can go to the Sun temple. Auto rikshaws are available. For the fort reach at the gate by 9am so that you cover the places before noon. Or come at 4pm and return after...
Srdgadgil Says: The Kurla(Mumbai)-Agra Lashkar Exp. arrives in Agra at 11am. on Saturdays. After checking into a hotel we can go to the Sun temple. Auto rikshaws are available. For the fort reach at the gate by 9am so that you cover the places before noon. Or come at 4pm and return after...
Willettsworld Says: As I was walking away from the fort towards the tombs of Mohammed Gaus and Tansen, I suddenly saw a stall with some weird looking orangy mounds on it so I stopped to take a closer look. Flies were virtually all over the pieces and the stall holder cut off a piece and handed...
RAJASTHANBYCAR Says: This is the tomb of the father of Hindustani classical music, one of the 'Nine Jewels' of Emperor Akbar's court. It is built in the early Mughal architectural style and is surrounded by lush gardens in typical Mughal style. Every year a national level music festival is...
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The Sasbahu Temples, that date from the 9th to 11th centuries, are located about halfway along the fort on the eastern side, overlooking the old city. The...
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Gwalior - home to the Scindia's
Gwalior lies about 76 miles (121km) south of Agra and about 200 miles (321km) from Delhi. The city is easy to reach from either city as it's located on the main Delhi-Bhopal railway line. Most people...
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The most magnificent monument of Gwalior; the hilltop fort overlooks the city. The fort is above 300 feet high and is about three kilometers(1.86 Miles) in length and 600 to 3000 feet wide from East...
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The main attraction in Gwalior is its hilltop fort with its temples and palaces. However the highlight of my visit was without a doubt the rock-cut Jain sculptures on my way to the fort. The...
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India was a strong impression, but walking through Gwalior topped everything, and is hard to describe. Maybe because it is not a top destination in India, the bad side of the country showed at its...
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Gwalior was one of my favourite spots. It has a spectacular medieval hilltop fort and a quirky museum in the Jai Vilas Palace.... and the best bit of all... there wasn't another westerner to be seen....
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