Urvai gate gwalior fort — Attraction in Gwalior

Frm Urvai gate⛩️ to reach Gwalior fort complex 🏰 u can see mesmerizing view of ⛰️Gopachal Parvat Jaina monuments which r a grp of Jain rock-cut carvings dated to between 7th-15th centuries.😳There r 5 clusters of monuments tht surround d hill⛰️, as can be seen in 1901 map🗾.

South-West Grp :- termed as Trishalagiri, this grp is d first one encountered when driving to d Urvai Gate⛩️, just outside d fortifications. There r d oldest Jain monuments in Gwalior frm d post-gupta period. Archaeologist L.B. Singh dates them to 6th-8th cent AD.

Urvahi grp :- in both sides of d road, just before entering d hilltop fort gate⛩️. These r d most visited since they r visible frm d road itself. There are 6 inscriptions from 1440–1453.

Bst architectural 🏛️ tourist place as frm this gate ⛩️ u can reached Gwalior fort complex by trekking 🚶🏻of almost 1-2km & enjoy d beautiful view of Gwalior city frm fort boundary🏰.

(depends on personal choice) there is another gate to enter d Gwalior Fort complex 👉🏻Gujari Mahal gate - known as ⛩️Badalgarh Gate, high slop of...

The fort is awesome, I truly have seen many forts but this was a little different. The architecture is marvelous, the ventilation system which was made during that time is astounding. How thoughtful the kings were. The art on the outside walls of the fort is based on Hindu religious beliefs. And you will find the best carvings of Lord Mahavira on the huge mountain. Sahashtrabaahu temple is epic and gurudwara witth it's story depicts the humanity of people at that time. The fort stand still with ancient, medieval and british history. But no proper management of the fort, people are destroying the beauty by littering, writing on the walls of fort. Wish govt do something for the betterment...

If you take the walk from the fort to Urvai Gate (or the other way round), you will see some very interesting historic sculptures.

Urvai Gate is where you will reach if you travel by auto or cycle rickshaw. Cabs will usually charge extra to take you to the top - but they can indeed take you there. Bikes can go too.

The walk downhill is about 20 minutes and the walk uphill would be 30-50 minutes. The biggest downside is that there is no footpath or walkway and you will have to walk on the same road as the cars. Traffic is controlled though as it moves only in one direction at...