4 Most Amazing Things to See In Majestic City of Gwalior, India
Famous for its dramatic, dominant
and mighty hilltop fort, Gwalior is medieval dynasty, which was described by
the Mughal Emperor Babur as the ‘pearl of Indian fortresses’. The city of
Madhya Pradesh makes for an interesting stop en-route for those who find the
colorful tradition of India intriguing.
One of the best destinations of
India, the city also houses the elaborate Jai Vilas Palace, the political and
historic seat of the Scindia dynasty and the opulent Gwalior fort. If you are
looking for something unique and affluent, book your cheap flights to India and visit this astounding city of MP which
is dominated by intricately carved temples and forts. Here is a list of places
that you must visit to get an insight into the golden period of India:
1.
Gwalior
Fort
Perching atop a hill, the
magnificent Gwalior Fort was originally built as a defensive structure. Its
present gigantic form dominates the landscape and is one of the major crowd
puller. The fort has numerous temples and palaces that are excellently
preserved. The beautiful carvings and intricate architectural details will
leave you speechless and gaping at this masterpiece for hours.
2.
Tomb
of Tansen & Md. Ghaus
Akbar`s court was famous not only
for its effective functioning but also for his nine gems. These nine gems were
not some precious stones but his nine ministers who were excellent in certain
skills and were considered valuable to the court. Tansen, who was one of the
nine gems, was a great musician and vocalist. A gifted person, he was one of
the king`s favorite and after he passed away in 1586, he was buried near to his
teacher.
A beautiful tomb was commissioned
in his honor which is well-kept and can be visited inside the fort. If you love
classical Indian music, then book cheapflights to India for the month of December, as 4-day music festival is held
in the end of the year in his honor.
3.
Sahastrabahu
Temple
This ancient temple which is also
known as ‘Sas-Bahu’ temple was built by King Mahipala in 1902 inside the
Gwalior Fort. A marvelous sight to behold, the temple was constructed using the
limestone but later the temple was restored to its former glory, when it began
wearing off.
4.
Teli
Ka Mandir
Probably built between the 8th
and 11 century AD, Teli Ka Mandir (temple of Telis) is one of the oldest
surviving structures inside the grand Gwalior Fort. Dedicated to a shrine of
Hindu`s Lord Vishnu, the construction of the temple was commissioned by the
rich Teli family who dealt in oil at the time.
There are so many picturesque
landscapes and magnificently constructed forts and palaces in Gwalior that our
list will become too long. But these exceptional sites will give you a
memorable time in India. Therefore book your book cheap flights to India now! To find the best fare, visit flightsnfare.co.uk.
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