Gopachal Parvat
गोपाचल पर्वत
A group of Jain stone carvings on the southeast hillside of the fort, dating to the 15th century, including a giant seated Tirthankara and a “stepped well carved from one stone.”
Gopachal Parvat lies on the southeast slope of Gwalior Fort. During the Tomar dynasty in the 15th century, dozens of Jain Tirthankara images were carved here. The most famous is a seated Parshvanatha about 14 m tall, regarded as one of the largest stone sculptures of its kind in the world. It remains a place of worship for Jains, so visitors must remove their shoes before entering. It sees fewer visitors than the western caves, and you can walk there from the old town.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhor Sahib
- Teli ka Mandir
- Siddhachal Caves
- Sas-Bahu Temples
- Jai Vilas Palace
- Gwalior Fort
- Man Mandir Palace
- Chaturbhuj Temple