GWALIOR FORT
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Referred to as 'the pearl amongst fortresses in India' by Mughal emperor Babur, the Gwalior Fort is one of the most impenetrable fortresses located in the entire northern and southern India and is a place you definitely must visit. Situated on the top of a vast rocky mountain near Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh in central India, this imposing structure dominates the entire city of Gwalior. An inseparable part of the identity and architecture of the city, evidence suggests that it has been around since 6th Century. It is also the places where the second oldest reference of the number 'zero' has been found in the form of a carving inside a temple on the top of the fort.
The construction of the Gwalior Fort took place in two parts, in two different time periods and thus, this architectural marvel has an intriguing history attached to it. It has passed from the possession of one dynasty to the other, multiple times. The entire fort complex is well maintained and includes temples, water tanks and palaces such as Man Mandir, the Gujari, the Jahangir, the Karan, and the Shah Jahan.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
October to March
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM | 05:30 PM | 35 | Free |
- Foreigner Adult Fee : 250
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Amkho Bus Station |
4 KM | 91-1123365358 |
 Gwalior Railway Station |
2 KM | 139 |
 Indira Gandhi International Airport |
314 KM | 0124-3376000 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Gwalior | 2 KM |
Nearest Temples
CHATURBHUJ TEMPLE
It is most famous for the world’s oldest known zero inscribed onto stone
SAS BAHU TEMPLE
The Sas temple is typically the larger, older temple of the twin
SUN TEMPLE
Here Sun god is 13 feet & 2 inches in height
TELI KA MANDIR
Teli Ka Mandir dates back to the 9th century
BATESHWAR GROUP OF TEMPLES
This temple was constructed in Nagara style of architecture
Nearest Attractions
Heritage MonumentsTAJ USHA KIRAN PALACE
It is famous and oldest palace in Gwalior
MuseumTHE SAROD GHAR MUSEUM
It exhibits a great collection of documents and photographs
DamTIGRA DAM
The dam is 24 metres high at its crest and 1341 meter long
WaterfallsSULTANGARH WATERFALL
It is a natural cascade set in between rocky terrain
WildlifeGHATIGAON WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
It is home to many other birds, as well as blackbuck
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