Any traveler undertaking a package to Delhi , Jaipur and Agra and having more allocated days for travel can extend their golden triangle tour package to the Royal city of Gwalior.
Steeped in history and tradition, this ancient town has changed many hands and has seen the rise and fall of many dynasties. Gwalior was founded by Suraj Sen, a Rajput, and with the passage of time it grew in prominence and was infused with contributions from not only the Rajputs, but also the Mughals and Marathas. Around 1843, the Scindias agreed to convert Gwalior into a feudatory of I the British and were awarded a 21 gun salute, one of the highest honours given to a princely state. The Scindias were the last dynasty to rule Gwalior before the post Independence era. Dominating the city is the magnificent Gwalior Fort which the Mughal Emperor Babur, described as a 'Pearl amongst fortresses of Hind.' Situated on a steep sandstone hill, this formidable fort has seen tumultuous moments that are recreated for the tourist by a superb son-et-lumiere show every evening, both in English and Hindi narrated by the Indian super star, Amitabh Bachchan in his mesmerizing voice. The fort also has many interesting monuments like the Man Mandir Palace, Gujari Mahal, Sas-Bahu temples and Teli ka Mandir. 1The father of Hindustani classical music, the great Tansen, was buried in Gwalior and his memorials more than just a monument, it is a part of Gwalior's living cultural heritage and the venue of a grand musical festival held on a national scale annually in November or December. The Jai Vilas Palace is the present residence of the Scindia family and part of it has been converted into the Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum. The eye-catching treasures in the museum include a silver toy train with cut-glass wagons which served drinks and condiments to the guests as it chugged around on miniature rails on the dining table and there is also a glass cradle from Italy used for the baby Krishna each Janamashtami (Lord Krishna's Birthday celebration). The main Durbar Hall is an impressive room, gilded with gold paint that is said to weigh 58kg. It has a crystal staircase and two tall chandeliers that weigh 3.5 tonnes and can hold 248 candles. Before installing them, ten elephants were used to test the strength of the roof! Sharing the same grounds of Jai Vilas Palace is the Usha Kiran Palace, which is now a heritage hotel, managed by the Taj Group. It is the best place to stay in Gwalior, but MP Tourisms Hotel Tansen is a more affordable and practical option. For more information on Golden triangle Tour Packages in India contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Delhi India.
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