Gwalior Fort & Gujari Mahal: Private Half-Day Tour with Guide

Man Singh Palace's blue ceramic tiles and the 100-foot Dravidian shrine of Teli Ka Mandir rise from the same fortress complex.

A private half-day tour of Gwalior Fort and Gujari Mahal with a local English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. The fort, built in the 8th century on a hilltop, contains two main palaces, temples and water tanks. The most notable are Teli Ka Mandir (a 9th-century shrine standing 100 feet tall) and Man Singh Palace (built in the 15th century with distinctive blue ceramic tiles). Gujari Mahal, also built by Raja Man Singh in the 15th century, now houses an archaeological museum with Hindu and Jain sculptures and pieces from the 1st and 2nd centuries B.C. The museum is closed Mondays. The tour lasts four hours and includes entrance fees and bottled water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Gwalior Fort and Historic Sites Tour

• Visit Gwalior Fort hilltop complex
• Explore Man Singh Palace and Teli-Ka-Mandir
• See Karan Palace, Jahangir Mahal, Shahjahan Mahal
• Tour Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum
• View sculptures and artifacts in museum
• Visit Teli Ka Mandir temple

The experience

Gwalior Fort sits on a hilltop and holds multiple palaces, temples and water tanks built across centuries. Teli Ka Mandir, dating to the 9th century, rises 100 feet and blends Dravidian and Indo-Aryan styles. Its exterior is carved with river goddesses, coiled serpents, amorous couples and a flying Garuda. Man Singh Palace, built in the 15th century by Raja Man Singh, stands out for its blue ceramic tiles and the intricate design that reflects the Tomar dynasty. The fort also contains Karan Palace, Jahangir Mahal and Shahjahan Mahal, each with its own architectural significance.

Gujari Mahal, built by Raja Man Singh for his queen Mrignayani in the 15th century, now operates as an archaeological museum. The collection includes Hindu and Jain sculptures, terracotta items and copies of Bagh cave frescoes, with pieces dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries B.C. A notable miniature statue called Salbhanjika is held by the museum's curator and can be viewed on request. The museum closes on Mondays, so plan your visit accordingly. A local English-speaking guide leads the tour, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included with private air-conditioned transport.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private air-conditioned vehicle.
• local English-speaking guide.
• entrance fees to Gwalior Fort and Gujari Mahal.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Delhi Airport Service

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you move at your own pace with a single guide rather than joining a group. Choose it if you want the flexibility to linger at Man Singh Palace or Teli Ka Mandir without waiting for others, and if having a dedicated guide to explain the 8th-century fort's layout and the Tomar dynasty's history matters more than a lower group rate.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Teli Ka Mandir and why is it notable in Gwalior Fort?

Teli Ka Mandir is a 9th-century shrine standing 100 feet tall, the highest building in Gwalior. It combines Dravidian roof design with Indo-Aryan embellishments in the Nagara style of Northern India, and its exterior is decorated with carved river goddesses, serpents, couples and a flying Garuda.

What can I see inside Gujari Mahal's archaeological museum?

The museum holds Hindu and Jain sculptures, archaeological pieces from the 1st and 2nd centuries B.C., terracotta items and copies of Bagh cave frescoes. A miniature statue called Salbhanjika, held by the museum's curator, can be viewed on request.

Does the tour include hotel pickup and transport?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with private air-conditioned transport for the four-hour tour. A local English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout.

When is Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum closed?

The museum is closed on Mondays, so plan your tour for another day of the week if you want to visit the collection inside.

What does the entrance fee cover?

The tour price includes entrance fees to Gwalior Fort and Gujari Mahal, plus bottled water. Camera charges at monuments and gratuities are separate.