Royal Gwalior Historical City Day tour

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About this activity

Gwalior city is famous for its forts and monuments, built by the kings of long-gone era

Tourists can find the tomb of Mohammad Ghaus, who was an Islamic saint during 16th century

In last few years, Gwalior has been developed into an educational centre where you may get prominent government and private universities/institutions , Raja ManSingh Tomar Music University, Scindia School, and J.C.Mill's School, Birlanagar.

The city has the Railway Hockey Stadium with artificial sward

The city holds a unique repute in Sangeet(Music) and has maintained Indian traditions and the wealth of music integral over the years.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Globalduniya

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–18 years) · Adults (19–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

Gwalior Fort

one hour

Early morning after breakfast a drive for you in a luxury private car ,On arrival our expert guide is accompanying 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 are Gurjari Mahal and Man mandir.This fort is built on a steep hill called Gopachal .Gurjari mahal was built by Raja Man Singh for his gurjari wife called Mrigyanayani.This palace has been changed into a museum and it contains artifacts of Jain and Hindu religion.Man Mandir was also built by Raja Man Singh and has beautiful art work on its walls.Other note worthy structures are Hathipol,Teli ka mandir,Sas bahu ka mandir,Garuda monument,Karan mahal,Vikram mahal and a magnificent Sikh temple built in memory of sixth Sikh guru Sri Guru Hargobind sahib.
Jai Vilas Palace

45 min

After Gwalior fort we are taking you to visit Jai Vilas Palace. It was built in 1874 by Jivajirao Scindia. Still the descendants of the royal maharajas reside there,a part of the palace has been converted into a museum open to the public.This enormous palace has more than 400 rooms.Important galleries have many exhibits of furniture, Durbar hall contains another masterpiece of a miniature silver train on the dining table to serve the royal guests. Another master piece is the sculpture of a hansa and a lady.The museum remains closed on Monday.
Sun Temple

one hour

This is one of the most specular temples in the city of Gwalior. Dedicated to the holy Sun God, this temple was contracted in 1988 by the famous industrialist G.D. Birla. The interior of the temple is in marble, which gives it a very serene environment. The most captivating part of the temple is the red sandstone exterior which is a stark contrast to the lovely lush green gardens that surround the temple.
Tigra Dam

one hour

Amongst the best tourist places to visit in Gwalior, Tighra Dam is a river site and is a great place to come with kids. There are boating activities that take place here as well. For the adventurous types, you can try speed boating as well. This is truly one of the best places to visit in Gwalior.

Best time to visit: January to March and October to December

Ticket charges: 50 INR/ person for a speedboat; 50 INR/person for Jalpari Boat; 100 INR/person for a for paddle boat; 350 INR/ person for a water scooter
Tomb of Mohammad Ghaus

45 min

The tomb of the 16th Century Sufi saint is one of the best places to visit in Gwalior. He was a great advisor to King Babur and a teach to Tansen, who was a music legend. The tomb is built in a classic Mughal style of architecture and is a great tourist places to visit in Gwalior.
Sarod Ghar

40 min

Museum of classical Indian music, with a collection of instruments, memorabilia & live performances
Stop 7

2 hours

Bustling outdoor amusement park with themed rides & a large water play area with slides & fountains
Stop 8

45 min

Small zoo in a garden-like complex with a range of animals, from snakes & birds to a white tiger.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Govind Niwas Home Stay
FabHotel The A Park Lashkar
Shivi Residency
OYO 61267 Ashish Palace
Hotel Ram Krishan Home
OYO 12652 Hotel Raj Mohan Palace
G D Palace
Chaudhary guest house
Capital O 48550 Hotel Down Town
OYO 14658 Shree Ambe Tara Guest House
Radisson Gwalior
Clarks Inn Suites Gwalior

and 44 more pickup points

Railway station

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Gwalior city Tour private

first class: You will be offered a either good sedan car or Suv minimum pax required are two in numbers

Duration: 8 hours

Good sedan or SUV

Pickup included
Royal Gwalior Historical City Day tour

Pickup included