GWALIOR HERITAGE TOUR
26th December 2024

Brief Info


Date: 26th Dec 2024 to 28th Dec 2024

Duration: 3 Days and 2 Nights

Type: Heritage Tour

Places of Interest: 
Gwalior Fort, Mansingh Palace, Gwalior City, Jai Vilas Palace, Siddhachal Jain Caves, Rani Lakshmibai Samadhi, Moti Mahal, Gujari Mahal, Moreina Circuit - Bateshwar, Mitaoli, Padhaoli etc

About the place -

  • Gwalior Fort: A majestic hilltop fortress in Madhya Pradesh, India, is renowned for its historical significance and architectural splendor. Built in the 8th century and expanded over the centuries, the fort features a blend of Hindu, Jain, and Mughal styles. Key highlights include the ornate Man Mandir Palace, ancient Jain cave temples with intricate carvings, and the impressive fortifications offering panoramic views. With its rich history and striking design, Gwalior Fort stands as a testament to India’s architectural and cultural heritage.
  • Jai Vilas Palace: Located in Gwalior, is a stunning example of 19th-century opulence and grandeur. Built by Maharaja Jayajirao Scindia in the 1800s, this palace serves as the residence of the Scindia family and is renowned for its architectural splendor and lavish interiors. Parts of the palace are open to the public as a museum, offering a glimpse into the royal lifestyle and history of the Scindia dynasty.
  • Siddhachal Caves: These are Jain cave monuments and statues carved on the northern slopes of Gwalior Fort hill. There are the most visited among the five groups of Jain rock carvings on the Gwalior Fort hill. They were built over time starting in the 7th-century, but most are dated to the 15th-century CE. The statues depict all 24 Tirthankaras. They are shown in both seated Padmasana posture as well as standing Kayotsarga posture, in the typical naked form of Jain iconography. Many of the statues were defaced and destroyed under the orders of the Muslim Emperor Babur of the Mughal Dynasty in the 16th century, while a few repaired and restored after the fall of the Mughal dynasty and through the late 19th century. 
  • Mitaoli: The Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli, also known as Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple, is an 11th-century temple in Morena district in Madhya Pradesh. Built during Kachchhapaghata reign, it is one of the well-preserved Yogini temples in India. The temple is formed by a circular wall with 65 chambers, apparently for 64 yoginis and the goddess Devi, and an open mandapa in the centre of a circular courtyard, sacred to Shiva. It is said that the temple was the venue of providing education in astrology and mathematics based on the transit of the Sun.


Tour Itinerary

Wednesday, 25th Dec 2024

  • Board train from CSMT at 4:00 pm

Day 1, Thursday, 26th Dec 2024

Explore Moraina Circuit

  • Reach Gwalior by 6:00 am. You will be Picked up from the Railway Station by private vehicle
  • Check in at the Hotel 6:00 am. Freshen up, Get ready by 7:30 am.
  • Visit Hanuman Temple. Have Breakfast.
  • Visit Shani Temple at Ainti. Visit Batesar group of Temples. 
  • Visit Padhavali Gadhi. Have lunch at the nearby Hotel
  • Travel to Mitaoli. One has to climb about 100 steps to reach the top of the hill where a Chausath Yogini temple which is one of the three Chausath Yogini Temples in India.
  • Our day ends here and we travel back to our hotel in Gwalior. 
  • In the evening, one can go shopping. Gajak (Til and Gud) of Gwalior is famous.

Day 2, Friday, 27th Dec 2024

Explore Gwalior Fort

  • Start travelling to Gwalior Fort via Urvai Gate. Halt for photography at Urvai Gate.
  • After formalities at the Ticket counter, explore Gwalior Fort. Visit Assi Khamba ki Baoli, Shiva Temple, famous View Point, Man Singh Palace, Karn Mahal, Jehangir Mahal, Johar Kund etc. If time permits, you can walk down the entrance door and visit Chaturbhuj Temple where an inscription of '0' is carved on the wall. 
  • Have lunch
  • Visit Gurudwara Data Bandi Chor Sahib, Suraj Kund, Teli ka Mandir and Sahastra Bahu Mandir.
  • Travel towards Urvai Gate and just before the gate, there are Siddhachal caves at both the sides of the road. Take a halt and have a quick view depending on the time you have in your hand. 


Day 3, Saturday, 28th Dec 2024


Explore Gwalior City

  • Get ready by 8:30 am after having breakfast.
  • Check out from the hotel and keep your luggage either at the hotel or in the vehicle.
  • Visit Gopachal Parvat for Jain Caves (~ 1.5 Hrs) You need to remove your chappal at the Jain temple below and climb stairs to reach the caves. It is also called Ek Patthar ki Baoli. 
  • Start your trip to Jai Vilas palace. This is a palace of Scindias and has their personal collection. 
  • Have lunch at Indian Coffee House by 1:00 pm 
  • Visit Moti Mahal and Rani Lakshmi Bai Samadhi 
  • Visit the Gujari Mahal Archaeology Museum 
  • Visit Mohammad Ghaus Tomb and Tansen maqbara 
  • Board the train from Gwalior at 8:00 pm

Sunday, 29th Dec 2024

  • Reach Mumbai by 11:30 am

Tour Cost

Cost of the tour is Rs 13,250/- only


Cost Include - 

  • Transportation in Non-AC vehicle for sightseeing
  • Accommodation in the hotel in AC rooms on sharing basis
  • Vegetarian local food during the tour
  • Entry and guide charges at the monuments 
  • Vehicle Parking charges
  • First Aid Kit
  • Owlet Outdoors Administrative charges  

Not Include - 

  • Train Tickets from Mumbai to Gwalior and back
  • Food during the train journey
  • Bottled Drinking water and Cold Drinks
  • Anything which is ordered extra
  • Any kind of insurance
  • Tips
  • Anything which is not mentioned in the cost includes
Registration Process

To register for the tour, contact - 9987577684 / 9819986540 / 9987007742

Email us at owletoutdoors@gmail.com

Handover cash or deposit in the following bank account -

Account Name: OWLET OUTDOORS
Account Number: 50200028742000 (Current)
Bank Name: HDFC Bank
Branch: Shantivan, Borivali East, Mumbai
IFSC: HDFC0000414


Things to be carried
Here is a list of things to be carried for the trip - 

  • Haversack to put in everything to be carried for the tour
  • Water - 2 Liters at least
  • Extra clothes, Towel / Napkin, Warm clothes
  • Torch with extra set of batteries
  • Something to munch on during journey
  • Sunscreen lotion, Mosquito repellent
  • Personal Medicines required if any
  • Identity Proof
  • Mask and Sanitizer
Rules to be followed
Few Rules we would like people follow -


  • Consumption of alcohol, smoking, drugs, narcotics is strictly not allowed and would lead to expulsion from the trek.
  • Leader's decision will be final and binding to all members. No arguments will be entertained.
  • Each member is responsible for their own safety and baggage.
  • Please do not wear any jewellery or gold ornaments.
  • Please do not litter. Do not throw plastic, paper, wrappers, bottles etc. Carry them home to throw in the dustbin.
  • We strongly believe in saying - Wherever we go, leave only footprints and take back only memories.
Other Info
Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing / Rappelling is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The organization will not be responsible for any injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek. 

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For Registraion Email Us at: owletoutdoors@gmail.com

or Call: 9987577684 / 9819986540