Situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh, around 321 km from Delhi, Gwalior holds a special position in the chapter of Indian history. Gwalior got its name from a famous saint Gwalipa who cured the Kachwaha clan chieftain from Leprosy. The history of Gwalior dates back to 8th century. Due to its position right between north India and south India, the city was captured many times by different dynasties like Tomars, Lodhis, Mughals and Marathas to gain power of this strategic location. Many battles have been fought on this soil and numerous heroes have been lost here. This princely state still retains its royalty with Scindias having their dynastic seat here. This city now is seen as a symbol of valor, strength, and glory. You can visit this state at any time of the year however October to March season is the best. Summers in the city are a bit harsh as the temperature can easily sore above the 40 C mark. Similarly the winters here are a bit nippy with temperature dropping to single digits regularly.

The city is quite famous for the Tansen Music Festival that is held here every year in the month of November and December. Many renowned prodigies of classical music perform here attracting huge number of music lovers. The festival takes place at the famous Tansen Memorial. When you are exploring the charms of Gwalior, shop for exquisite handicrafts and antique showpieces that are great memorabilia to take home. There are many government run shops inside the Gwalior fort as well which offer a huge variety.

The Gwalior climate can be termed as extremes, both in summer and winter. The summers are usually very hot and the winters very cold in Gwalior. The rains in Gwalior are, however, restricted only to the monsoon months. The best time to visit Gwalior is from October to March. Cotton clothing is apt for summers and woolens are required for winters.

Air: Gwalior has its own airport and receives regular flights from Delhi, Bhopal and other major cities of India. Air Deccan, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Air Sahara and Alliance Air are the major operators in Gwalior.

Rail: Gwalior railhead is an important station on Delhi - Mumbai and Delhi - Chennai routes. All major trains have a stop in Gwalior.

Car and Bus Services: Gwalior is well connected to all the cities of Madhya Pradesh by regular state transport buses. There are buses coming to Gwalior from Delhi, Jaipur and Chandigarh. Taxis and three wheeler autos are the best way to move inside the city. Hire a taxi or an auto only from prepaid booth. You can also take a ride in a shared auto carries around six to seven persons.

• Temperature: Summer: °33C - 45°C, Winter: 1 °C - 20 °C
  
• Gwalior Area: 5214 sq km
• Gwalior Altitude: 207 metres above sea level
• Gwalior Rainfall: 88.9 cm. average yearly
• Language: Hindi and English
• Gwalior STD Code (Area Code): 0751