Gwalior | 22.06.2019 | 08:00 am ~ 09:30 am

Trail through the Magnificent Heritage of the Scindia Dynasty

About the walk

Gwalior, nestled in the picturesque valley of Gopachal Parvat, has recently been awarded the title of 'Heritage City of Madhya Pradesh'. It is home to a plethora of cultural treasures and historical traditions, dating back to the 5th century BC. It has been the cradle of many great dynasties like the Mauryas, Nagas, Guptas, Kushanas, Pratiharas etc. Among them, the most significant were the Scindias. They were generous patrons of beauty, art and artistry, and the dynasty contributed to much of the built heritage of the city.

One of these heritage structures shall be the starting point for our walkthe Moti Mahal palace, constructed during the reign of Jayaji Rao Scindia in around 1800 AD. Once the royal court and palace of the Scindias, it now houses offices of different departments of the state. Its unique interiors are decorated with mosaic work, coloured glass, mural paintings, pure gold work, Kundan work, etc., and shall surely mesmerize visitors.

Our next spot during the walk, adjacent to the Moti Mahal, shall be the Baija Taal Cultural Complex, which serves as an open-air theatre for various cultural programs. It was built in the memory of the beloved third wife of Daulat Rao Scindia, Baija Bai.

The endpoint of the walk shall be Jal Vihar. A beautiful establishment constructed in 1900, this garden was developed to be used by the Scindias in the summer. A fine example of the blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture, this garden is fitted with around 15000 fountain nozzles.

Join us on this walk to enjoy a throwback to the rich and glorious heritage of the Scindia dynasty.

 

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
07:45 am

About the walk

Gwalior, nestled in the picturesque valley of Gopachal Parvat, has recently been awarded the title of 'Heritage City of Madhya Pradesh'. It is home to a plethora of cultural treasures and historical traditions, dating back to the 5th century BC. It has been the cradle of many great dynasties like the Mauryas, Nagas, Guptas, Kushanas, Pratiharas etc. Among them, the most significant were the Scindias. They were generous patrons of beauty, art and artistry, and the dynasty contributed to much of the built heritage of the city.

One of these heritage structures shall be the starting point for our walkthe Moti Mahal palace, constructed during the reign of Jayaji Rao Scindia in around 1800 AD. Once the royal court and palace of the Scindias, it now houses offices of different departments of the state. Its unique interiors are decorated with mosaic work, coloured glass, mural paintings, pure gold work, Kundan work, etc., and shall surely mesmerize visitors.

Our next spot during the walk, adjacent to the Moti Mahal, shall be the Baija Taal Cultural Complex, which serves as an open-air theatre for various cultural programs. It was built in the memory of the beloved third wife of Daulat Rao Scindia, Baija Bai.

The endpoint of the walk shall be Jal Vihar. A beautiful establishment constructed in 1900, this garden was developed to be used by the Scindias in the summer. A fine example of the blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture, this garden is fitted with around 15000 fountain nozzles.

Join us on this walk to enjoy a throwback to the rich and glorious heritage of the Scindia dynasty.

 

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Dr.Kamakshi Maheshwari
Ms.(Dr.) Kamakshi Maheshwari , working as Asst. Prof in Indian Institute of Tourism and Tourism Management , Gwalior. She has completed MBA (Tourism Administration) from Jiwaji University and PhD. on the research topic “Development and Management of Heritage Tourism in Gwalior Region”, Jiwaji University.…

Meeting Time

07:45 AM

Meeting point

Moti Mahal Gate

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Please Note

Ending point: Jal Vihar

  • No entry fee.
  • As there are government offices here, kindly adhere to the timings.
  • Please wear comfortable footwear and carry drinking water.
  • Photography is allowed, except for at a few structures. You shall be informed about the same during the walk.
  • Food expenses are to be borne by the participant.