Places to visit nearby destination - Gwalior
Datia
Situated some 74 km south-east of Gwalior, Datia is famous
for its Bundela palaces and paintings. The fortress palace
of Datia is considered as one of the finest of its type
in India. Constructed by Raja Bir Singh Deo, a Bundela
chieftain, the palace is influenced by the architectural
styles of Rajputs as well as Mughals.
Dhoomeshwar Mahadeo Temple
Barely 3 km from Pawaya, the Dhoomeshwar Mahadeo Temple
is dedicated to Lord Shiva and located on the banks of
the Sindh River. The architectural style of this temple
is very much similar to the Kandariya Mahadeo Temple of
Khajuraho, though there is no evidence to prove that both
temples belong to the same period.
Pawaya
Earlier known as Padmavati, the history of this small
hamlet on Gwalior-Jhansi road, 68 km from Gwalior, dates
back to 3rd century AD when it was the capital of Nag
Dynasty. Archaeological excavations have revealed ruins
that tell the story of its rich past. The main attractions
of Pawaya are the life-size statue of King Chaksha Manibhadra
and the ruined fort of the Parmar Dynasty.
Sonagiri
Situated around 61 km from Gwalior on Delhi-Mumbai main
line, Sonagiri (literally, the Golden Peak) is a place
sacred to Digambar Jains. This is the place where King
Nanganang Kumar achieved liberation from the cycles of
death and life along with 15 million of his followers.
There are several white Jain temples scattered around
Sonagiri.
Tigra Dam
Located 23 km away from Gwalior, the Tigra Dam constructed
over the river Chambal is a famous picnic and recreation
spot.
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