Madhya Pradesh · India
Where to stay in Gwalior
Gwalior is a city in Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 1,069,000 people.
- Best months
- December to February
- Nearest airport
- GWL10 km · Gwalior Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Gwalior
Gwalior is the fourth largest city of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh where it serves as the capital and the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and division. It is an important cultural, industrial, sports and political centre.
Gwalior is also known for its extreme climate. In winter the mercury may dip to 1°C, and on hottest summer days it may rise to 48°C. But normally, winter temperature ranges between 6°C and 21°C, while summer temperature hovers between 24°C and 45°C. Rainy season starts in the third week of June with Monsoon rains washing central India. The rains gradually become weak during September and the wet season ends in the last week of September. The best season to visit Gwalior is pre-winter and spring, with the best months being September to November and February to March.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Gwalior
See
- Chhatris of Scindia Dynasty
- Gwalior Zoo
- Italian Garden
- Gwalior Fort
- Chaturbhuj Temple
- Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum
- Gurudwara Data Bandi Chod
- Jahangir Mahal
- Karan Mahal
- Man Singh Palace
- Sas Bahu Temples
- Siddhachal Caves
Do
- Tighra Dam
- Nalkeshwar Mahadev Temple and Waterfall
- Gwalior Trade Fair
- Captain Roop SIngh Stadium
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Where to stay
Hotels in Gwalior
108 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O 12652 Hotel Raj Mohan Palace OYO Rooms | 8.2 km | |
| Capital O 12682 Hotel Relax OYO Rooms | 1.4 km | |
| Capital O 2906 Hotel Radiance OYO Rooms | 1.6 km | |
| Capital O 32619 Hotel Sugar Palm OYO Rooms | 1.6 km | |
| Capital O 5752 Tuma Park Adityaz OYO Rooms | 6.6 km | |
| Capital O 5764 A Park Hotel OYO Rooms | 2.4 km | |
| Capital O 78552 Hotel Crown Inn Suite OYO Rooms | 4.9 km | |
| Capital O 81315 Hotel Sheller OYO Rooms | 6.0 km | |
| Capital O 81626 Hotel Mrignayani OYO Rooms | 0.1 km | |
| Capital O 81651 CITY PALACE OYO Rooms | 1.8 km | |
| Capital O 8194 The Golden Ville OYO Rooms | 2.1 km | |
| Capital O 9051 The Vedas OYO Rooms | 5.7 km | |
| Clarks Inn Suites Gwalior | 1.1 km | |
| Collection O 2521 Hotel The Vinayak OYO Rooms | 0.2 km | |
| Collection O 2756 Hotel Virasat OYO Rooms | 0.2 km | |
| Collection O 28333 Shakuntalam OYO Rooms | 3.9 km | |
| Collection O 29068 The Green Petal Resort OYO Rooms | 5.7 km | |
| Collection O 3823 Marigold Club OYO Rooms | 3.9 km | |
| Collection O 50306 Hotel Silver Oak Green Garden Rd OYO Rooms | 1.8 km | |
| Collection O 82180 Pearl Inn Guest House OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| Collection O 83142 Hotel Hari Om Inn OYO Rooms | 8.2 km | |
| Collection O 83708 Hotel In Palace OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| Collection O 83738 Hotel Flora OYO Rooms | 1.8 km | |
| Collection O 84185 Hotel Anandi Inn OYO Rooms | 1.8 km | |
| Collection O 84292 Hotel Grantham OYO Rooms | 2.1 km | |
| Collection O O 16710 Leelas Guest House OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| Neemrana's - Deo Bagh | 2.9 km | |
| OYO 10588 Hotel Golden Square OYO Rooms | 3.3 km | |
| OYO 1067 Hotel Surbhi OYO Rooms | 3.0 km | |
| OYO 11943 Hotel Yugantar Palace OYO Rooms | 1.5 km | |
| OYO 14022 Hotel Riwaz OYO Rooms | 1.6 km | |
| OYO 14562 Rishabh Guest house OYO Rooms | 3.2 km | |
| OYO 14658 Shree Ambe Tara Guest House OYO Rooms | 2.1 km | |
| OYO 15512 Hotel shivalaya OYO Rooms | 0.3 km | |
| OYO 18651 Hotel Sharda OYO Rooms | 2.8 km | |
| OYO 19387 Palace Guest House OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| OYO 26791 Hotel Amar Palace OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| OYO 26799 Hotel Tourist OYO Rooms | 0.2 km | |
| OYO 27825 Hotel Royal OYO Rooms | 1.4 km | |
| OYO 28801 Radhika Guest House OYO Rooms | 0.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Gwalior
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Gwalior are December to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C; August is the wettest, with about 276 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Gwalior: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Gwalior Airport (GWL), about 10 km from the city centre in a straight line; Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR, 107 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
For moving in the area around Gwalior Fort, either autos or bike rickshaws work. Walking is also viable if you have time. Tempos are the cheapest way to move inside the city, but you may need to share them with other passengers. Costlier than tempos but convenient for going to internal parts of city. Remember, auto rickshaws in Gwalior do not have fare meters. So, never forget to negotiate the fare before hiring one. Buses are available to visit nearby places as well as for travelling to different cities. These buses are available from the bus stand near the railway station.
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GWL · Gwalior Airport
AGR · Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Gwalior
Eat
Gwaliorites like to have a good breakfast with kachories or samosas served with potato curries and chutneys and then there are sweets as jalebies and rabdi. Also try out gazak, made up of jaggery and sesame seeds and available during winter time.
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Questions
Gwalior: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Gwalior?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Gwalior are December to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C; August is the wettest, with about 276 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Gwalior?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Gwalior Airport (GWL), about 10 km from the city centre in a straight line; Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR, 107 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Gwalior?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Gwalior
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.