Gwalior is located in central state of Madhya Pradesh in India & is rich with beautiful palaces, temples and mosques giving it a royal and majestic touch which speaks of its glorious history. It was ruled by many dynasties like Tomars, Mughals and Maratha followed by Scindia in 18th Century.

Gwalior holds an unparalleled reputation in music & it is the birthplace of the oldest genre of Hindustani Sangeet- Gwalior Gharana. Legendary musicians like Tansen and Baiju Bawara belonged to Gwalior.

Gwalior has lot to offer in terms of Tourism and is majorly famous for its massive hilltop fort.

Gwalior fort is located on the top of rocky mountain and is also known as ‘Gibraltar of India’. The fort complex is surrounded by walls in red sandstone and fort complex comprises of many palaces and temples. The major and the most beautiful among them are the Man Singh Palace, Sas Bahu Temple, Teli ka Mandir. On the way to fort, you also come across Gopachal hill which holds 1500 idols. There are some intricate and stunning carvings of Jain Tirthankars which are absolutely mesmerizing.

Mitawali is a village where the popular Chausath Yogini Temple lies – The temple is perched atop a hill surrounded by the lush greenery.

Bateshwar temples are a cluster of almost 200 mini grandeurs made of sandstone, devoted to lords Shiva and Vishnu. Spread over 25 acres, these shrines were built across slanted hills near Padavali. The temples were constructed in the 8th to 10th century AD probably during the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty.

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

So Gwalior is one place which definitely should not be missed by Heritage architecture and offbeat lovers.

• Exploring the gigantic Gwalior fort and its fort complex, which is known as ‘Pearl of the fortresses in India’
• Visit to Chaturbhuj Temple at Gwalior fort which has first written Zero
• Visit to Mitawali’s Chausat Yogini Temple, the design of which is an inspiration behind India’s Parliament design
• Visit to other offbeat temples of Nareshwar, Bateshwar and Padavali
• Enjoy Light and Sound show at Gwalior Fort
• Visit to the Royal Jai Vilas Palace and Sun temple
• Visit to the Tansen and Mohammad Ghaus Tombs
• Ample Amount of photography opportunities

Inclusions:

• 2 Nights Hotel stay on twin sharing
• Private vehicle for Sightseeing of 3 Days
• Entry Fees at sightseeing locations
• Light and Sound show fees at Gwalior fort
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner from Day 1 to Day 3
• Guide charges at Sightseeing locations
• Tripper Journeys expertise

Exclusions:

• Train Tickets from Mumbai-Gwalior-Jhansi-Mumbai
• Any meals apart from what mentioned in ‘inclusions’
• Camera Fees, if any
• Mineral Water, Beverages cost
• Any other expenses which are not mentioned in ‘Inclusions’

Day 1, 9th Dec, Thursday:

Leave for Gwalior by an evening train (4 pm).

Day 2, 10th Dec, Friday: Gwailor- Padavali-Mitawali-Bateshwar-Gwalior

Reach Gwalior.
Check in at Hotel and freshen up. Have Breakfast.
Today’s sightseeing includes Padavali-Mitawali-Bateshwar temples along with sun temple and few other places.

Come back to hotel after sightseeing.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 3, 11th Dec, Saturday: Full day excursion at Gwalior Fort and its complex

We will move out to explore Gwalior fort and its complex.
In evening, we will enjoy Light and sound show.

Come back to our hotel in night after dinner.  
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 4, 12th Dec, Sunday: Gwalior Local sightseeing and Datia Fort

Post Breakfast,We will leave for Gwalior Local Sightseeing and visit Tombs of Tansen and Mohammad Ghaus, Jai Vilas Palace and few other places.

We will move to Datia to explore Datia Fort.

In evening move to Jhansi Railway station to take train back to Mumbai after dinner at 9.36 pm.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 5, 13th Dec, Monday:

Reach CST by 11.15 am.