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This tour takes you to the wonderful monuments of high heritage value in central India. The city of Gwalior has stories of valour, love and music go hand in hand. The Pearl among Fortresses, Gwalior Fort (the only coloured fort with blue tiles on it) built by Raja Man Singh, is the central attraction of Gwalior.
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Start : Gwalior
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End : Kila Kothi
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Time : Three Days, 72 hours
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Day 1 Stop 1 - The Fort
Standing on a steep mass of sandstone, Gwalior Fort dominates the city and its most magnificent monuments. It has been the scene of momentous events.
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Day 1 Stop 2 - Gujri Mahal
Within the fort are some marvels of medieval architecture. The 15th-century Gujri Mahal is a monument to the love of Raja Man Singh Tomar for his intrepid Gujar Queen, Mrignayni.
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Day 1 Stop 3 - Man Mandir Palace
It was built between 1446 and 1517 by Raja Man Singh. The tiles that once adorned its exterior have not survived, but at the entrance, traces of these remain.
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Day 1 Stop 4 - Jai Vilas Palace and Museum
A splendour of a different kind exists in the Jai Vilas Palace, current residence of the Scindia family.
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Day 1 Stop 5 - Tansen’s Tomb
A pillar of Hindustani classical music, the great Tansen, one of the “Nine Jewel” of Akbar’s court, lies buried in Gwalior.
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Day 1 Stop 6 - Ghaus Mohammed’s Tomb
The great Sufi saint Ghaus Mohammed's tomb situated at Rusal, was built by Emperor Akbar.
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Day 1 Stop 7 - Sun Temple
Located near the Residency at Morar, the Sun Temple took its inspiration from the famous Konark Sun Temple, Odisha.
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Day 2 - Orchha
It is a unique place and boasts magnificent palaces and structures, a bird sanctuary, a mainline river, Betwa, and a temple that comes alive in the night for aarti (a fire ritual), where the whole town congregates. Here, the deity Lord Ram is treated as the king of Orchha and given a proper gun salute not heard of in any part of the country.
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Day 2 Stop 1 - Orchha Fort
The fort complex lies within an island formed by the confluence of the Betwa river and Jamini river in Orchha.
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Day 2 Stop 2 - : Jahangir Mahal
Jahangir Mahal has 236 chambers laid around a vast, central courtyard, out of which a total of 136 lie underground.
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Day 2 Stop 3 - Raja Mahal
Standing adjacent to Jahangir Mahal, is the much older Raj Mahal with an east-facing entrance. It is said to be built by Raja Madhukar Shah (1554-1592), the father of Bir Singh Deo.
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Day 2 Stop 4 - Ram Raja Temple
Ram Raja Temple does not look like a regular Hindu temple. This is because it was originally the palace of Rani Ganeshkumari, wife of Raja Madhukar Shah and was known as Rani Mahal.
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Day 2 Stop 5 - Chaturbhuj Temple
Chaturbhuj Temple, lying to the south of Ram Raja Temple, was where the idol of Lord Ram was originally supposed to be enshrined.
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Day 2 Stop 6 - Laxminarayan Temple
Laxminarayan Temple was built by Bir Singh Deo and later renovated by Raja Prithvi Singh.
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Day 2 Stop 7 - Phoolbagh
Laid out as a formal garden, this complex testifies to the refined aesthetic qualities of the Bundelas
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Day 2 Stop 8 - Sound and Light Show
The sound and light show at Orchha is a thrilling experience, which takes one through pages of history. It narrates the discovery of Orchha by a king on a hunt and the rise and fall of the mighty kings.
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Day 3 -Chanderi
The documented history of Chanderi goes back to the early 11th century and is a kaleidoscope of movement and activity prompted by its strategic location. Several dynasties came to hold sway over the town - including the Malwa Sultans, Mughals, Bundelas and Scindias - making Chanderi a prosperous centre of economic and cultural activity. Chanderi is surrounded by hills, lakes and forests, and there are several monuments of Bundela Rajputs and Malwa Sultans.
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Day 3 Stop 1 - Chanderi Fort
This fort bears the imprint of the different dynasties who ruled it. Starting your trip from this point of interest will give you a fair idea of the topography of the town as the view from this hilltop fort is just amazing.
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Day 3 Stop 2 - Badal Mahal Gate
If you are keen on exploring architectural beauties, then Badal Mahal gate is a must-visit for you. What attracts the visitors here is the fact that the gate is a singular structure that doesn't lead to any palace; meaning the gate leads nowhere- there is no building either in front or back of it.
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Day 3 Stop 3 - Koshak Mahal
Another picturesque attraction to explore in Chanderi is Koshak Mahal. The structure bears unique ceiling designs in each of the chambers and the window carvings are different.
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Day 3 Stop 4 - Kati Ghati
It is believed that this is the place where an opening was cut overnight via a gigantic wall of solid rock. Till date, this massive rock gate has no door. Similar to Chanderi Fort, this spot is great for getting a bird's eye view of this beautiful town.
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Day 3 Stop 5 - Shahzadi Ka Roza
One of the beautiful instances of magnificent artistry, Shahzadi Ka Roza is a tomb made for the Chanderi Queen who fell in love with the army chief. In the same premises, you can also head to see Parameshwar Tal, which is a beautiful and strikingly impressive tank.
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Day 3 Stop 6 - Kila Kothi
Kila Kothi is a beautiful heritage property from where you can get a bird's eye view of entire Chanderi. You can enjoy your stay here amidst amazing hospitality teamed up with brilliantly done rooms.