MY REVIEW ABOUT VISIT
WHAT WE VISITED IN GWALIOR ON OUR ROAD TRIP IS GWALIOR FORT ; WHICH HAS NEARBY PLACES LIKE SAHASTRABAHU MANDIR AND MUSEUM.
FIRST OF ALL : ROAD WAS EXTREMELY BAD , LACK OF VISITORS , AND SO NOT MAINTAINED AS PER EXPECTATIONS.
VERY HUGE AND POWERFUL FORT OF HISTORY . WE TOOK ONE LOCAL GUIDE FOR OUR REFERENCE WHO NARRATED US SOME STORIES BEHIND THE FORT AND TEMPLE. SUPERB ARCHITECTURE WHICH AMUSE YOU IN GLANCE.
ENTRY FEES WAS VERY NOMINAL LIKE 50 INR PER PERSON I GUESS, PHOTOGENIC LOCATION INSIDE , LOTS OF PLACES IN AND AROUND FORT WAS LOCKED FOR TOURIST. DON'T NEED TO WASTE ENTIRE DAY TO GO THERE AND VISIT ... IF YOU ARE PASSING THROUGH THAT WAY THEN ONLY IT'S RECOMMENDED TO VISIT
NOW WHAT GOOGLE SAYS ABOUT PLACE
The best time to visit Gwalior is between October to March when the average temperature is comfortable,varying between 25'C
(77' F),summer months can go as high as 46'C(115'F),while inthe winters it can go down to below 5'C (41'F). Monsoon starts from
the first week of June and stretches till August/September . By and large,the monsoons in Madhya Pradesh are not quite as heavy as in the coastal regions.
HOW TO REACH
By Air :- At present there are daily flights,seven days a week from Delhi and Indore to Gwalior .But these are subject to change so please check beforehand.
By Train:- Gwalior lines on the main Delhi -Mumbai and Delhi- Chennai lines. The superfast Shatabdi Express connects it daily to Delhi,Agra,Jhansi and Bhopa;. The railway station lines to the southeast of the fort area.
By Road:- MP State Bus Stand is on Link Road near the Railway station, while the privat bus stand is in Lashkar.Regular buses leave from the MP State Bus Stand for Jhanshi (3hrs), Agra (3 hrs), Shivpuri (3 hrs), Orchha (3 hrs), Delhi (9 hrs), indore (12 hrs), Bhoapl (10 hrs), Ujjain (11 hrs). Two buses leave for Khajuraho (7-8 hrs), one in the morning and one in the evening
GWALIOR FORT
Standing on a steep mass of sandstone, Gwalior Fort dominates the city and is its most significant monument. It has been the scene of momentous events, imprisonment, battles and jauhars . A steep road winds upwards to the fort, flanked by statues of the Jain tirthankaras, carved into the rock face. The magnificent outer walls of the fort still stand, two miles in length and 35 feet high, bearing witness to its reputation for being one of the most invincible forts of India. This imposing structure inspired Emperor Babur to describe it as " the pearl amongst the fortresses of Hind ".
Within the fort are some marvels of medieval architecture. The 15th century Gujari Mahal is a monument to the love of Raja Mansingh Tomar for his intrepid Gujar Queen, Mrignayani. The outer structure of Gujari Mahal has survived in an almost total state of preservation; the interior has been converted into Archaeological Museum housing rare antiquities,some of them dating back to the 1st century A.D. Even though many of these have been defaced by the iconoclastic Mughals , their perfection of form has survived the ravages of time. Particularly worth seeing is the statue of Shalbhanjika from Gyaraspur, the tree goddess, the epitome of perfection in miniature . The statue is kept in the custody of the museum's curator, and can be seen on request.
Man Mandir Palace
Built between 1486 and 1517 by Raja Mansingh.The tiles that once adorned its exterior have not survived , but at the entrance , traces of these still remain. Within the palace rooms stand bare, stripped of their former glory, testifying to the passing of the centuries. Vast chambers with fine stone screens were once the music halls, and behind these screens, the royal ladies would learn music from the great masters of the day. Below, circular dungeons housed the state prisoners of the Mughals. Emperor Aurangzeb had his brother , Murad imprisoned , and later executed here. Close by is Jauhar Pond, where in the Rajput tradition, the Ranis committed mass sati after their consorts had been defeated in battle. At Man Mandir Palace, a poignant ambience of those days of chivalry and heroism still lingers in the silent chambers. A superbly mounted Son-et-Lumiere here brings it all alive every evening.
Jai Vilas Palace and Museum
A splendor of a different kind exists in the Jai Vilas Palace, current residence of the Scindia family. Some 25 rooms have been turned into the Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum, and in these rooms , so evocative of a regal lifestyle, the past comes alive. Jai Vilas is an Italianate structure which combines the Tuscan and Corinthian architectural modes. The imposing Darbar Hall has two central chandeliers weighing a couple of tonnes, and hung only after ten elephants had tested the strength of the roof. Ceilings picked out in gilt, heavy draperies and tapestries , fine Persian carpets and antique furniture from France and Italy are the features of these spacious rooms. Eye catching treasures include : a silver train with cut glass wagons which served guests as it chugged around the table on miniature rails; a glass cradle from Italy used for the baby Krishna each Janmashtami, silver dinner services and swords that were once worn by Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan. These are ,besides, personal momentoes of past members of the Scindia family : the jeweled slippers that belonged to Chinkoo Rani , four-poster beds, gifts from practically every country in the world, hunting trophies and portraits. The Scindia Museum offers an unparalleled glimpse into the rich culture and lifestyle of princely India.
Timings : 10.00 AM to 5:00 PM : Wednesday Closed
Distance from Railway Station / Bus Stand : 1.5 -2 Kms. Approx.
WHAT WE VISITED IN GWALIOR ON OUR ROAD TRIP IS GWALIOR FORT ; WHICH HAS NEARBY PLACES LIKE SAHASTRABAHU MANDIR AND MUSEUM.
FIRST OF ALL : ROAD WAS EXTREMELY BAD , LACK OF VISITORS , AND SO NOT MAINTAINED AS PER EXPECTATIONS.
VERY HUGE AND POWERFUL FORT OF HISTORY . WE TOOK ONE LOCAL GUIDE FOR OUR REFERENCE WHO NARRATED US SOME STORIES BEHIND THE FORT AND TEMPLE. SUPERB ARCHITECTURE WHICH AMUSE YOU IN GLANCE.
ENTRY FEES WAS VERY NOMINAL LIKE 50 INR PER PERSON I GUESS, PHOTOGENIC LOCATION INSIDE , LOTS OF PLACES IN AND AROUND FORT WAS LOCKED FOR TOURIST. DON'T NEED TO WASTE ENTIRE DAY TO GO THERE AND VISIT ... IF YOU ARE PASSING THROUGH THAT WAY THEN ONLY IT'S RECOMMENDED TO VISIT
NOW WHAT GOOGLE SAYS ABOUT PLACE
The best time to visit Gwalior is between October to March when the average temperature is comfortable,varying between 25'C
(77' F),summer months can go as high as 46'C(115'F),while inthe winters it can go down to below 5'C (41'F). Monsoon starts from
the first week of June and stretches till August/September . By and large,the monsoons in Madhya Pradesh are not quite as heavy as in the coastal regions.
HOW TO REACH
By Air :- At present there are daily flights,seven days a week from Delhi and Indore to Gwalior .But these are subject to change so please check beforehand.
By Train:- Gwalior lines on the main Delhi -Mumbai and Delhi- Chennai lines. The superfast Shatabdi Express connects it daily to Delhi,Agra,Jhansi and Bhopa;. The railway station lines to the southeast of the fort area.
By Road:- MP State Bus Stand is on Link Road near the Railway station, while the privat bus stand is in Lashkar.Regular buses leave from the MP State Bus Stand for Jhanshi (3hrs), Agra (3 hrs), Shivpuri (3 hrs), Orchha (3 hrs), Delhi (9 hrs), indore (12 hrs), Bhoapl (10 hrs), Ujjain (11 hrs). Two buses leave for Khajuraho (7-8 hrs), one in the morning and one in the evening
GWALIOR FORT
Within the fort are some marvels of medieval architecture. The 15th century Gujari Mahal is a monument to the love of Raja Mansingh Tomar for his intrepid Gujar Queen, Mrignayani. The outer structure of Gujari Mahal has survived in an almost total state of preservation; the interior has been converted into Archaeological Museum housing rare antiquities,some of them dating back to the 1st century A.D. Even though many of these have been defaced by the iconoclastic Mughals , their perfection of form has survived the ravages of time. Particularly worth seeing is the statue of Shalbhanjika from Gyaraspur, the tree goddess, the epitome of perfection in miniature . The statue is kept in the custody of the museum's curator, and can be seen on request.
Built between 1486 and 1517 by Raja Mansingh.The tiles that once adorned its exterior have not survived , but at the entrance , traces of these still remain. Within the palace rooms stand bare, stripped of their former glory, testifying to the passing of the centuries. Vast chambers with fine stone screens were once the music halls, and behind these screens, the royal ladies would learn music from the great masters of the day. Below, circular dungeons housed the state prisoners of the Mughals. Emperor Aurangzeb had his brother , Murad imprisoned , and later executed here. Close by is Jauhar Pond, where in the Rajput tradition, the Ranis committed mass sati after their consorts had been defeated in battle. At Man Mandir Palace, a poignant ambience of those days of chivalry and heroism still lingers in the silent chambers. A superbly mounted Son-et-Lumiere here brings it all alive every evening.
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| MANMANDIR PALACE |
Jai Vilas Palace and Museum
A splendor of a different kind exists in the Jai Vilas Palace, current residence of the Scindia family. Some 25 rooms have been turned into the Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum, and in these rooms , so evocative of a regal lifestyle, the past comes alive. Jai Vilas is an Italianate structure which combines the Tuscan and Corinthian architectural modes. The imposing Darbar Hall has two central chandeliers weighing a couple of tonnes, and hung only after ten elephants had tested the strength of the roof. Ceilings picked out in gilt, heavy draperies and tapestries , fine Persian carpets and antique furniture from France and Italy are the features of these spacious rooms. Eye catching treasures include : a silver train with cut glass wagons which served guests as it chugged around the table on miniature rails; a glass cradle from Italy used for the baby Krishna each Janmashtami, silver dinner services and swords that were once worn by Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan. These are ,besides, personal momentoes of past members of the Scindia family : the jeweled slippers that belonged to Chinkoo Rani , four-poster beds, gifts from practically every country in the world, hunting trophies and portraits. The Scindia Museum offers an unparalleled glimpse into the rich culture and lifestyle of princely India.
Timings : 10.00 AM to 5:00 PM : Wednesday Closed
Distance from Railway Station / Bus Stand : 1.5 -2 Kms. Approx.
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| JAI VILAS PALACE |
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