Gwalior Travel Guide
Population : 8,30,720
Altitude : 212m
¤ Gwalior At A Glance
Gwalior is the perfect entry point into Madhya Pradesh. It will
instantly give you a feel of the state’s history, landscape and
people. The people of Gwalior are as tough and resilient as its
terrain.
They have crossed swords with the mightiest armies in the country
down the ages; and more recently, they have come into conflict with
the dacoits who have plundered the Chambal River Valley.
Named after Saint Gwalipa, Gwalior is a verdant city but only if you
look at the canopy cover.
If, on the other hand, you turn your eye groundward, you’ll see
very little grass. The soil is pale terracotta in colour, and is amply
strewn with loose stones and pebbles. A green carpet welcome is
reserved for visitors in August-September, just after the monsoon.
Modern Gwalior is divided into four sections: the Old Town, the New
Town, Lashkar, and Morar – which is the cantonment area. The city
is watered by numerous rivers including the great Chambal in the
north, the Sindh in the south, the Londara in the southeast, the
Pawaya in the west and the Kunwari in the northwest. Right next to the
Gwalior Fort is the Swarnrekha River. Begin your sightseeing with the
Fort to get a feel of this picturesque town. |
