Gwalior Fort
ग्वालियर क़िला
A thousand-year-old fortress perched on a sandstone hill about 100 meters high, which Babur praised as the “jewel of Indian fortresses.” Its walls stretch nearly 3 kilometers.
Gwalior Fort stands on a sandstone plateau about 100 meters high and 3 kilometers long. It was contested by the Kachwaha, Tomar, Mughal and Scindia dynasties. Within the fort are landmarks such as Man Singh Palace, the Sas-Bahu Temples, the Teli Temple and a Sikh gurdwara. You can drive up from the Urwahi Gate on the west side or walk up from the Gwalior Gate on the northeast. The Archaeological Survey of India sells tickets separately for each major site, and foreign visitors pay considerably higher prices. Plan to spend half a day. Stay until evening to watch the sound and light show at Man Singh Palace and to enjoy the sunset over the city.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–18:00 (varies by site)
Nearby sights
- Man Mandir Palace
- Chaturbhuj Temple
- Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum
- Sas-Bahu Temples
- Siddhachal Caves
- Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhor Sahib
- Teli ka Mandir
- Tomb of Tansen & Mohammad Ghaus