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Shivpuri

112 km from Gwalior. It was once the summer capital of Scindias -the rulers of Gwalior. Even earlier, its dense forest was the hunting ground for emperor Akbar. Royal visitors used to stay in exquisite palaces and hunting lodges. Shivpuri is also famous for its National Park, which boasts of rare species , wildlife and avifauna. Pristine beauty of Sultangarh fall, near Shivpuri and Scindia's Chattries make it a complete tourist destination.

Orchha

120 kms from Gwalior is a medieval city founded by Bundela rulers with palaces and temples of the 16th and 17th century. The river Betwa picturesquely flanks the city. Strewn around the area are little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant history, each contributing to the nostalgic beauty that is Orchaa.

Sonagiri

60 km from Gwalior on Jhansi road. 108 Jain temples date back to 1500 years, all arranged on the steps of a hill. The main group of temples (57 numbers) on the top of the hill is in honour of the 8th Tirthankara.

Datia

70 km on Jhansi road. The main sight in this town is the 7- storied palace of Raja Bir Singh Deo built atop a hill. Other sites are temple with Mughal frescoes, Gopeshwar Temple and the Tantric peeth of Pitambra devi.

Chanderi

about 258 km from Gwalior, it is famous for its rich heritage and variety of monuments. This ancient city was once part of Gupta dynasty, Pratiharas, Ghulam dynasty, Tuglaqs, Khilji dynasty, Afghans,

Ghauri, Bundelas and Scindias. Present day Chanderi was built by Maharaja Kirtipal Kurumdev of Pratihar dynasty during 10th and 11th century. This city is famous for its fort, temples, mosques, minars, tombs, palaces and Jain pilgrimage center Thuvonji (28km from Chanderi). There is so much with archeological importance spread all over Chanderi. This city is also famous for its handicraft- Chanderi Silk Saris.

Khajuraho

270 Km from Gwalior and 172 Km from Jhansi. It was built by warrior Chandela dynasty that rose to power in central India in 10th and 11th centuries. In the temple architecture of India, the Khajuraho complex remains unique. Today, of the original 85, only 22 have survived the ravage of time that display different facets of life, including the sensual. To preserve it for posterity, Khajuraho has been declared a World Heritage site.