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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.
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. 
