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World Heritage City- Gwalior!

Gwalior district Gwalior – Gwalior is all set for one of the greatest achievements, recently Gwalior and Orchha both have been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Cities. The status of the UNESCO world heritage city will definitely boost the tourism of this region. It will enhance the opportunity of promoting Gwalior as one of the best heritage tourism destinations in India. The locals of this city will be more aware of their glorious past and heritage trails, which will motivate them to preserve and conserve the various heritage sites of this region. Sustainable tourism will take a boost from here and the whole Gwalior-Chambal region will be benefited in several ways. Gwalior- a living heritage of heroism, this is how Madhya Pradesh tourism department describes it. Glorious paws of ancient, medieval India have been passed through this region. Gwalior is located in the heart of Incredible India. It is known for its royal past and as the capital of the Scindia dynasty. Gwalior has been the winter capital of Madhya Bharat Prant. Gwalior lies between 26’N and 78.17’E and known for the magnificent charismatic heritage sites. Gwalior Fort is one of the Prime heritage attractions of this region, which is located on the Gopachal Parvat. It is 122 km away from the city of love – Agra, which is famous for its love symbol Taj Mahal and a hub of tourism in India, and approx 350 km away from the capital city of India-Delhi.

Other Important heritage attractions of Gwalior city

Other important heritage sites of Gwalior city are- Sahastrabahu Temple, Teli ka Mandir, Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhor, Mansingh Palace, Gujri Mahal, Karn Mahal, Jai Vilas Place and Museum, Sun Temple, Jain temples on Gopachal Parwat, Rani Laxmibai Samadhi, Tomb of Tansen and Mohammad Ghous, Ladheri Gate, Janak Tal, Laxman Talaya.