 |
Gwalior is a city with a dramatic
, colourful history that goes back over a millennia. Its legendary
beginning stems from a meeting between a warrior called Suraj Sen and a
hermit , Gwalipa, who lived on the hilltop where the fort stands. It is
said the hermit cured Suraj Sen of an incurable disease, who as gesture of
gratitude founded Gwalior.It is famous for its fort and
Museums.
| The city is steeped in the splendour of its
past.Gwalior became the cradle of great dynasties and each of them -
Prathiharass, Tomars and Kachwahas - have left indelible etchings of
their rule in the city. The magnificent momentoes of a glorious past
have been preserved with care, giving Gwalior an appeal unique and
timeless. Places of interest are the Gwalior Fort - the city's most
magnificent monument, Suraj Kund, Sas Ba hu Ki Mandir- dedicated to
Lord Vishnu, Tansen's tomb, Sun Temple and Museum.The imposing
Gwalior fort, built by Raja Mansingh Tomar dominates the city. The
fort hill rises to 100mts to 200 mts with solid fort walls which
sorround almost the entire hilltop. |
 | the fort
has been the silent spectactor to many great dynasties
 |
Summer =23 degrees to 41
degrees
Winter = 28 degrees to
8 degrees |
| Ujjain is situated on the right bank of
River Shipra. It is a very holy city for the Hindus, a site for the
triennial Kumbh Mela. According to Hindu scriptures, it was
originally called Avantika.There is an intresting tale behind the
sanctity of the city. Its origin is ascribed to the mythological
legend of the Sagar Manthan (churning of the primordial ocean to
discover the pot of nectar ).The story goes that after nectar was
discovered , there was a chase between the gods and the demons to
have nectar first and thus attain immortality .During the chase a
drop of nectar spilled and fell on Ujjain, thus making the city
sacred.today Ujjain represents an intresting blend of an old age
legacy and the mordern day lifestyle.Places of Interest are
the Mahakaleshwara Temple, the temple of Lord Shiva with its Lingam
is one of the 12 Jyotirlangas in India.,then there is Bade Ganeshji
ka Mandir, Chintamani Ganesh Temple, Bhartihar Caves, Harsiddhi
temple. |
 | The
Observatory of Ujjain is also important place built in 17th century, it
has a planetarium and a Telescope.
|
Summer =22 degrees to 42
degrees
Winter = 28 degrees to
10 degrees | |
