Mitawali, Padavali & Bateshwar Tour

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About this activity

A beautiful set of structures dating back to the Gupta and Gurjara-Pratihara dynasties define the mastery of a historic era. The marvels of Mitawali, Padavali and Bateshwar temple are situated just a few kilometres from the city of Gwalior. It is also said that Mitawali, Padavali and Bateshwar made a golden triangle in which a university existed about a 1000 years ago! The alleged teaching centre was said to be a hub to impart education in Mathematics, Astrology and Hinduism to the children with the help of sun rays.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 4 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Hindi, English
Operated by: Globalduniya

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–81 years)

What is included

Included

Included: mineral water, cold drink with snack
Included: Private transportation
Included: Parking Fees

Itinerary

Mitawali Temple

45 min Admission included

Mitawali is a village where the popular Chausath Yogini Temple lies - The temple is perched atop a hill surrounded by the lush greenery. A climb of approximately 100 steps will take you to the beauty of this splendid round temple. In fact, the Parliament House in New Delhi is believed to have been inspired from the circular design and architectural intricacies of the Mitawali temple.
Stop 2

one hour Admission included

The notable Padavali fortress was built in the 18th century by the Jat Ranas rulers of Dhaulpur. Graciously guarded by a lion and lioness, the fort also has a temple that once served as a divine place to worship Lord Shiva.
Stop 3

one hour Admission included

The temples were constructed in the 8th to 10th century AD probably during the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty. Interestingly, the jungle nearby is full of beautiful birds like peacocks, parakeets and kingfishers. One can often spot the national bird perching and posing on the rooftop of the temples.