{"id":3822,"date":"2018-04-12T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T02:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/?p=3822"},"modified":"2018-12-03T10:31:31","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T05:01:31","slug":"important-festivals-and-things-to-do-in-gwalior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/important-festivals-and-things-to-do-in-gwalior\/","title":{"rendered":"Important festivals and things to do in Gwalior"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gwalior is a cultural city of Madhya Pradesh state of India. It has been the capital city for years for many dynasties like Guptas, Scindias, Mughals, etc. Apart from visiting the forts, standing still since ages, there are a lot more you can indulge in Gwalior. So, following is the list.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fairs and festivals in Gwalior<\/span><\/h2>\n

Attending regional festivals and fairs are the best way to dive into the culture of a place. There are three important festival fairs in Gwalior, which you should not miss if you happen to visit the city during its time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tansen music festival<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is a yearly event to honor the music legend Tansen, who was the son of the city. You can encounter many prominent musicians and public figures in this music festival. Also, the festival is a musical way to expose the forgotten classical tunes.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can get more information about the event date and venue <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gwalior carnival<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Gwalior carnival is hosted by the MP tourism department to feature the rich local culture. It is held in the month of December every year and is a great way to indulge in the traditional cuisine, dance, music, and history.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gwalior annual trade fair<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you are visiting Gwalior during winters, you can also attend the annual trade fair. You can get the best deals on shopping for traditional clothing, arts, and furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Things to do in Gwalior<\/span><\/h2>\n

Attending the festivals mainly depends on the time you are <\/span>visiting Gwalior<\/span><\/a>. Well, there are more things to do in Gwalior to gratify your tour. <\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Take a <\/span>heritage walk<\/b>, covering the sites built during the 10th-century. It includes Gwalior Fort, Saas-bahu mandir, Mansingh Palace, Data Bandi Chor Gurudwara, and Gopachal Parvat. You can also <\/span>hire a cab on day rental<\/span><\/a> to visit these sites.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Stroll around <\/span>Maharaj Bada<\/b>– It is a main market area of Gwalior. You can shop heartful here, but what’s more interesting is the grand colonial buildings. You will observe that each adjacent building is built in a different architectural style; from Roman to Mughal. You can also indulge in street food in this area.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Attend plays at <\/span>Natya Mandir<\/b>– you can also get a sneak peek into the Gwalior culture by attending the plays at Natya Mandir in Daal Bazaar area. Most of the shows are folklores and meant to promote the local artists.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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