20051230 Gwallior

 

 

20051230 Gwallior

Another neglected destination in India. It has much less to offer compared to Orchha, but the fort in the city centre is worth for a visit if not in hurry. Many Jain sculptures can be seen from Urvai Gate up to the fort. The Man Singh Palace is beautifully decorated in yellow and blue tiles on the sandstone-coloured structure, the uncommon ducks design gave a sense of unique / humour on it. The Sasbahu temples are full of delicate carvings, small but nice. One should not miss the Indian Coffee House for a nice snacks or meals, the briyani rice is delicious.

 

Fort on the hill at city center Many Jain statues from Urvai Gate up to the Fort entrance Jain statues, much is weathered Man Singh Palace, the highlight of Gwalior sDSC023701.jpg I like the unique duck design sDSC023781.jpg sDSC023871.jpg
Sasbahu Temple is delicate as those in Khajuraho Intricate carvings sDSC024111.jpg Kung Fu kid sDSC024271.jpg sDSC024331.jpg Overview of Gwalior city sDSC024471.jpg

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