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Samadhi Of Rani Lakshmi Bai

Built in the honour of the Warrior Queen of Jhansi, Rani Lakshmi Bai, her Samadhi is a famous attraction. Other than the Samadhi, the attraction has a stunning 8 metre tall metal statue of Rani Lakshmi Bai. A fair is conducted every year in June at the location in the honour of the Queen. It is a perfect attraction for history buffs.

Music enthusiasts must visit the Sarod Ghar, which is a museum of music and has been set up in the ancestral house of the legendary Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan. This museum houses ancient musical instruments which were used by legendary Indian musicians of the past. It also exhibits a great collection of documents and photographs and the aim of this museum is to promote Indian classical culture and music.

Dedicated to Jivaji Rao Scindia, this is one of the most prominent museums of Madhya Pradesh. It occupies around 35 rooms of Jai Villas Palace and was established in the year 1964. The museum is famous for its collection of manuscripts, sculptures, coins, paintings, weapons, etc. The museum is a great place to connect with the history of Gwalior, especially the Scindia dynasty.

Recognized by the Guinness as World's largest indoor mural, this is a privately owned banquet hall with all its ceilings and interior walls painted by a team of 6 artists led by Ashutosh Panigrahi. The painted area is around 904 square meters and it took around a week to paint it in Feb-March 2005. Contact +91 751 4010000 before you schedule an entry here.

Situated in Gole ka Mandir in Gwalior, Splash The Sun City is one of the most popular water parks in the city and is a perfect way to spend time with friends and family. With a number of water rides, slides and roller coasters, the park is equally popular among kids and adults alike.

Sun Temple, Gwalior

The Surya Mandir or Sun Temple is one of the most spectacular shrines as well as an architectural wonder that adorns the city of Gwalior. As the name suggests, the temple is dedicated to the holy Sun God and was constructed in the year 1988 by the famous industrialist G.D. Birla. Built on the lines of legendary Sun Temple at Konark, Orissa, the Sun Temple of Gwalior is a magnificent amalgam of exquisite architecture in red sandstone and pearly white marble. As you encounter the outer edifice, you will see the red sandstone exterior of the Sun Temple built in the manner of gradual slots that reach up to the peak of the facade. A splendid idol of the Sun Lord is enshrined in the temple. Although not constructed long ago, it is among the most revered shrines in the ancient city attracting tourists and devotees from all over the country in large numbers. Read More

With the blue hills of Aravalli in the background, Surajkund is an old reservoir located around 8 kilometres south of Delhi. Surajkund was constructed around the 10th century by Suraj Pal of the Tomar Dynasty, who himself was a sun worshipper and therefore built a Sun Temple on the western bank of the embankment. The word Surajkund literally translates to the 'Lake of the Sun', and the destination is presently surrounded by the ruins of an ancient sun temple, coupled with a beautiful garden and a pool by the name of Siddha Kund. Suraj kund in Gwalior is a tank located in Gwalior fort. It is believed to have magical powers. Water from the tank act as a medicinal water that assumed to cure chronic diseases. Atmosphere around the Suraj Kund is quite attractive and well maintained which encourage the tourist to spend plenty of time. It was constructed in 15th centuary. Noticable thing of the Suraj kund is the sunset and sunrise. The historical significance of suraj kund attract large number of tourist. The place is full of peace. History reveals that the discover of gwalior city Suraj Sen, was cured from his diesease of leprosy after drinking the water from the pond. Read More

Set in the humble village of Behat in Gwalior, the Tansen Music Festival or the Tansen Sangeet Sammelan/ Tansen Utsav is an alluring display of the art of music. The Tansen Music Festival, is a unique four-five day festival, dedicated to the pillar of Indian music, the great Tansen, and it is held at his tomb in Gwalior every year. Celebrated musicians come together and perform for sessions that go on all night. The prestigious festival was started by the Academy of Department of Culture and the Government of Madhya Pradesh to pay tribute to one of the biggest legends of Indian classical music, Mian Tansen. Dates of Tansen Music Festival 2023 Every year in December, for a period of five nights (six days). This year it is being held from 19th December to 23rd December. Venue of the Event The music festival is held near the ancient Mughal-styled carved tomb of the musical legend, Tansen. The get-together of so many talented individuals amplifies the energy of the fest. This tomb is located in the village of Behat which is situated at a distance of 45 kilometres from the city of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Entertainment and Events at The Tansen Music Festival Vocal and instrumental performances by both new talent and recurring artist names in the industry are showcased throughout the five nights and six days, and the atmosphere of the festival is enough to make appreciates of music to head to the village of Behat.Another essential feature of the festival is the Rashtriya Tansen Samman which is an award of the highest respect given to an individual in the Indian classical music industry, who has made a considerable contribution or out shown his companions. About Tansen - Legend of Indian Classical Music Tansen SamarohaSource Tansen was one of the Navratnas (Nine gems) of Emperor Akbar's court. He was a prolific music composer and was known for its talent as an instrumentalist. Tansen was the reason many advances in the field of classical music were made in India, such as the popularising of the central Asian 'Plucked Rabab'. The legend was often synonymous to Indian classical music, and his voice was said to have magical properties that enchanted animals and nature as well as corpses. Tansen's musical genius is world famous and counted upon by several Indian 'Gharnas' or regional music schools. Tansen of Gwalior (Source) While Madhya Pradesh is often known to be a birthplace of classical music and Gwalior for its stream of talented artists such as Veena Sahasrabuddha, DV Puluskar and Malini Rajurkar, the Tansen Music Festival here receives the highest honour and reverence from the entire industry. The festival is often used as a tool to pay not only tribute but also encourage classical music talent and the use of instruments and as a cultural fest to meet like-minded artists. How to Reach Gwalior The village of Behat is at a distance of 45 kilometres from the city of Gwalior and can be reached through private cabs and buses or the use of trains.By Air: Gwalior Airport is a mere 8 kilometres from the city centre. Cabs going to Behat can be hailed from the airport itself.By Rail: Gwalior Railway Station is located in the heart of the city, whereas Behat itself has a station of its own, not far from the location of the festival.By Road: Gwalior is well connected to the major cities in the state and Behat, in turn, is well connected to Gwalior and is easily accessible by cab, taxi or buses, both public and private. Read More

Located in the Gwalior Fort, this temple also dates back to the 9th century and is the highest building in Gwalior (100 ft.). This temple was used to process oil before the Britishers occupied the Gwalior Fort. This temple is famous for its unique architecture as the temple holds a Dravidian look, but the sculptures are typically North Indian.