Private Tour: Historical Gwalior Day Tour from Agra
Agra, India
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Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 12 hours
Historical Gwalior Day Tour from Agra offers a great opportunity to explore the ancient city of Gwalior in the heart of India as a majestic and awesome destination. Steeped in its fascinating history, the Gwalior Fort is one of India's wondrous sights. The royal palace is a sight to see the largest baccarat chandeliers in the world, a grand crystal staircase and a superb collection of antique furniture. The history of Gwalior can be traced back to a legend in the 8th century AD when a chieftain known as Suraj Sen was struck by a deadly disease and cured by a hermit-saint Gwalipa. In gratitude, he named the city after him. Many great dynasties ruled the city of Gwalior. With different dynasties, the city gained new dimensions from the warrior kings, poets, musicians, and saints who contributed to making it renowned throughout the country.
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Historical Gwalior Day Tour from Agra offers a great opportunity to explore the ancient city of Gwalior in the heart of India as a majestic and awesome destination. Steeped in its fascinating history, the Gwalior Fort is one of India's wondrous sights. The royal palace is a sight to see the largest baccarat chandeliers in the world, a grand crystal staircase and a superb collection of antique furniture. The history of Gwalior can be traced back to a legend in the 8th century AD when a chieftain known as Suraj Sen was struck by a deadly disease and cured by a hermit-saint Gwalipa. In gratitude, he named the city after him. Many great dynasties ruled the city of Gwalior. With different dynasties, the city gained new dimensions from the warrior kings, poets, musicians, and saints who contributed to making it renowned throughout the country.08:00 Hrs - Morning pickup from your hotel in Agra and take a 2-hour drive to the the ancient city of Gwalior that is famous for its medieval hilltop fort and described by Mughal emperor Babur as "the pearl amongst fortresses in India".
10:00 Hrs – Arrive Gwalior where you will meet your tour guide who will brief you on your upcoming sightseeing before you start the journey.
10:30 Hrs - Visit the Gwalior Fort, perched majestically on top of a 3 km long plateau overlooking Gwalior. This 8th century hilltop fort is an imposing and eye-catching sight with the circular towers of the dominating Man Singh Palace ringed with turquoise tiles.
11:30 Hrs - Within the Fort visit Man Mandir Palace built between 1486 and 1517. It is a big palace with wonderful architecture and beautiful art work done on its front as well as some interior walls.
12:00 Hrs - Within the Fort Visit Teli Ka Mandir, a 9th century edifice towering at 100 ft high. This is a Pratihara Vishnu temple of a unique blending of architectural styles. The shape of the roof is distinctively Dravidian while the decorative embellishments have the typically Indo-Aryan characteristics of Northern India.
13:00 Hrs - Lunch Break. Lunch will be provided at one of the best local restaurants.
14:00 Hrs - Visit Jai Vilas Palace and Scindia Museum. The museum occupies 35 rooms of the Scindias’ opulent Jai Vilas Palace built by Maharaja Jayajirao in 1874 using prisoners from the fort. The convicts were offered with a 12-year job of weaving the hall carpet and it is one of the largest in Asia.
15:00 Hrs - Visit Sas Bahu Temple. Sas Bahu Temple in Gwalior is famous temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu by the King Mahipala. Lord Vishnu is also known as Sahastrabahu, the one with many hands, but gradually the name changed to Sas Bahu Temple possibly by mispronunciation or misinterpretation.
16:00 Hrs - Visit Tomb of Tansen that is tucked away in the winding lanes of the old town. In the same compound as the resplendent tomb of Mohammed Gaus, there is a smaller and simpler tomb of Tansen, a singer much admired by Akbar and held to be the father of Hindustani classical music. Chewing the leaves from the tamarind tree here supposedly enriches your voice.
17:00 Hrs - After a memorable day, head back to Agra.
19:00 Hrs - Arrive Agra where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Agra Airport.
10:00 Hrs – Arrive Gwalior where you will meet your tour guide who will brief you on your upcoming sightseeing before you start the journey.
10:30 Hrs - Visit the Gwalior Fort, perched majestically on top of a 3 km long plateau overlooking Gwalior. This 8th century hilltop fort is an imposing and eye-catching sight with the circular towers of the dominating Man Singh Palace ringed with turquoise tiles.
11:30 Hrs - Within the Fort visit Man Mandir Palace built between 1486 and 1517. It is a big palace with wonderful architecture and beautiful art work done on its front as well as some interior walls.
12:00 Hrs - Within the Fort Visit Teli Ka Mandir, a 9th century edifice towering at 100 ft high. This is a Pratihara Vishnu temple of a unique blending of architectural styles. The shape of the roof is distinctively Dravidian while the decorative embellishments have the typically Indo-Aryan characteristics of Northern India.
13:00 Hrs - Lunch Break. Lunch will be provided at one of the best local restaurants.
14:00 Hrs - Visit Jai Vilas Palace and Scindia Museum. The museum occupies 35 rooms of the Scindias’ opulent Jai Vilas Palace built by Maharaja Jayajirao in 1874 using prisoners from the fort. The convicts were offered with a 12-year job of weaving the hall carpet and it is one of the largest in Asia.
15:00 Hrs - Visit Sas Bahu Temple. Sas Bahu Temple in Gwalior is famous temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu by the King Mahipala. Lord Vishnu is also known as Sahastrabahu, the one with many hands, but gradually the name changed to Sas Bahu Temple possibly by mispronunciation or misinterpretation.
16:00 Hrs - Visit Tomb of Tansen that is tucked away in the winding lanes of the old town. In the same compound as the resplendent tomb of Mohammed Gaus, there is a smaller and simpler tomb of Tansen, a singer much admired by Akbar and held to be the father of Hindustani classical music. Chewing the leaves from the tamarind tree here supposedly enriches your voice.
17:00 Hrs - After a memorable day, head back to Agra.
19:00 Hrs - Arrive Agra where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Agra Airport.
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