Spread over an area of 5214 sq km, Gwalior is an important and ancient city of Madhya Pradesh. The city boasts of its glorious past and its present modern outlook. Gwalior has been under the patronage of many dynasties of the great Rajput clans of the Pratiharas, Kacchwahas and Tomars. This city of palaces, monuments of historical importance and temples, has retained its rich cultural tradition and you can still feel the aristocracy of its former rulers here, with the tour packages for Gwalior.

Gwalior is the proud city of the country because of its brave warrior kings, renowned musicians, poets, saints and artists. Today, it is the site of factories producing cotton, yarn, paint, ceramics, chemicals, and leather products. Gwalior is also famous for many prestigious educational institutions.
According to a legend in 8AD, Gwalior derives its name from a great sage Gwalipa who cured a chief of the Kachwaha clan, named Suraj Sen, suffering from leprosy. The chieftain founded this city and named it after the sage.

The major attractions of the city are its old beautiful temples, huge old forts with eye pleasing architecture and the magnificent princely palaces, which have been preserved with care. Among them, Gwalior Fort is most beautiful monument of historical importance. It has been built on a steep mass of sandstone. One of the most invincible forts of India, the outer walls of the forts is two miles in length and 35 feet high. The founder of the Mughal Empire, Babar called it "the pearl amongst the fortresses of Hind." There are statues of Jain tirthankaras, carved out in rock, on the road leading to the Fort.

With in the Fort walls lies the famous 15th century Gujari Mahal, which is a monument to the love of Raja Mansingh Tomar for his Gujar queen, Mrignayani. The Man Mandir Palace, built between 1486 and 1517, by Raja Mansingh is another marvelous piece of its time, which can be seen through the tour packages for Gwalior. The famous Teli ka Mandir, towering at 100 ft high, was constructed in the 9th century.

Golden Triangle & Glories Of Gwalior DURATION: 07 Nights / 08 Days DESTINATIONS: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Gwalior - Delhi DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI On arrival in Delhi meet & assist at the airport & transfer to prebooked hotel for overnight stay. Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the citys’ past.
DAY 02 : DELHI - JAIPUR After breakfast, leave for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check in at prebooked hotel. Jaipur- The city owes its names, foundation and its careful planning to the great warrior - astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. In 1727, with Mughal power on the wane, Jai Singh decided to move down from his hillside fortress at nearby Amber to a new site on the plains. He laid out the city, with its surrounding walls and six rectangular blocks, according to the principles of town planning set down in Shilpa Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatoy built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal. DAY 03 : JAIPUR After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture. Afternoon, free to individual activities.
DAY 04 : JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 05 : AGRA - GWALIOR After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan.

It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.
Afternoon, leave for Gwalior. On arrival in Gwalior check in at prebooked hotel.

DAY 06 : AGRA - GWALIOR - DELHI
After breakfast, visit the Gwalior fort. Afternoon, transfer to the railway station to board train for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi meet and assist at the railway station and transfer to prebooked hotel.

DAY 07 : DELHI
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.

Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).

DAY 08 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer to airport to board flight back home/onward destination.