Museums in Gwalior

As the cradle of Indian culture and heritage for many centuries, Gwalior is a timeless treasure of art and music. The cityscape is adorned with historical monuments and a hilltop fort that are souvenirs of the dynasties that ruled here.

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Things To See & Do

Gujari Mahal Museum

Gujari Mahal Museum

The Queen's Abode
Gujar Mahal lies within the Gwalior Fort and was built by Raja Man Singh in the fifteenth century for his beloved wife, Rani Mrignayani. The palace has now been converted into an archaeological museum.

1 hour

Suggested Time

Jai Vilas Palace and Museum

Jai Vilas Palace and Museum

Revisiting Royal History
Established by the Scindia royal family in 1874, the Jai Vilas Mahal is a blend of Tuscan, Italian-Doric and Corinthian architectural styles. A major part of the palace was turned into a museum in 1964.

1 - 2 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Gwalior

All year round destination

  • OCT-FEB

    Peak Season

  • JUL-SEP

    Moderate Season

  • MAR-JUN

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Cold weather with low temperatures, bright sunny days and chilly nights.
  • Things You'll Love:Watching the rolling mist envelope hilltop forts and attending city festivals.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Rang PanchamiMarch

Tansen Music FestivalDecember

Gwalior Trade FairDecember

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Flight to Gwalior Airport

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Bus to Gwalior

7h 45m . One way

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3 STAR HOTELS

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₹2,840

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hotel jageshwari inn

hotel jageshwari inn

R. J. Puram

4.4/5

₹3,044

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The Narayanam

The Narayanam

Morar

3.9/5

₹3,639

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Hotel Grace, Gwalior

Hotel Grace, Gwalior

Lashkar

4.1/5

₹1,839

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4 STAR HOTELS

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₹7,094

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Park Inn by Radisson Gwalior

Park Inn by Radisson Gwalior

Kampoo

4.1/5

₹11,474

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The Central Park

The Central Park

Patel Nagar

3.7/5

₹5,094

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Clarks Inn Suites Gwalior

Clarks Inn Suites Gwalior

Shinde Ki Chhawani

3.9/5

₹4,715

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5 STAR HOTELS

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₹14,324

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Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior

Taj Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior

Lashkar

4.5/5

₹21,000

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Radisson Hotel Gwalior

Radisson Hotel Gwalior

Tulsi Vihar Colony

4.2/5

₹7,649

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Exploring a destination like Gwalior

Holiday on your mind? Gwalior is an incredible tourist destination for Heritage based travel. Know more about the destination before you plan a perfect trip there.

Top festivals celebrated here are Rang Panchami, Tansen Music Festival and Gwalior Trade Fair in the months of March, December and December respectively. You can visit during these months to enjoy the celebrations! Tourists like to travel to Gwalior in October, November, December, January and February to enjoy cold weather with low temperatures, bright sunny days and chilly nights! Even July, August and September is a preferred time to visit as its a shoulder season offering cloudy grey skies with ample rainfall for tourists. You can enjoy the best of both worlds during this time.

March, April, May and June is the off season for tourism in Gwalior. Main things to do in Gwalior are Sun Temple, Gwalior Fort and Gwalior Zoo. Tick all of these off your bucket list to make memories for lifetime. Have a safe trip!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Gwalior

What are the things that you should not miss out on when you are in Gwalior?

If you are a true traveller, you should definitely not miss out on Sun Temple, Gwalior Fort, and Gwalior Zoo when you are in Gwalior to make a funfilled vacay.

Which are the best heritage places to explore in Gwalior?

The best heritage places in Gwalior are Gwalior Fort, Saas Bahu Temple and Tansen Memorial. You will have an amazing time exploring these heritage places in Gwalior and will definitely come back home with a bag full of lovely memories.

What are the best places to visit in Gwalior?

Gwalior has loads of places that you can visit on your vacation. Our recommendation of the best places to visit in Gwalior include - Sun Temple, Gwalior Fort, and Gwalior Zoo. Apart from these, there are multiple other places to visit that you can explore if you are on a longer trip!