Gwalior
The
ancient capital of Gwalior is steeped in the splendour of its past. A multitude
of regning dynasties, of the great Rajput clans of the Pratiharas. Kachwahas
and Tomars have left indelible etching of their rule in this city of palaces,
temples and monuments. The magnificent momentoes of a glorious past have been
preserved with care, giving Gwalior a unique and timeless appeal.
Gwalior's history is traced back to a legend: In 8 A.D. , a chieftain called
Suraj Sen was stricken by a deadly disease. He was cured by a hermitsaint, Gwalipa,
and in gratitude founded a city which he named after the saint who had given
him the gift of a new life.
The new city of Gwalior became, over the centuries, the cradle of great dynasties
and with each, the city gained new dimensions from warrior kings, poets, musicians
and saints, contributing 10 making it a capital renowned throughout the country.
Today , Gwalior is a modern Indian city, vibrant and bustling.
How to Reach :
By Air : Regular flights connect Gwalior with Delhi, Bhopal, Indore and
Mumbai.
By Rail : Gwalior is on the Central Railway's main Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Chennai
lines. Among other major trains, the Taj and Shatabdi Expresses connect Gwalior
with Delhi and Agra.
By Road : Gwalior is connected by regular bus services with Agra, Mathura,
Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal, Chanderi, Indore, Jhansi, Khajuraho, Rewa, Ujjain
and shivpuri.
