Gwalior is best known for its imposing hilltop fort, which was famously described as 'The pearl amongst fortresses in India'. Historically, Gwalior’s history is traced back to a legend in 8th century AD, Suraj Sen was suffering from a fatal disease and cured by a sage-saint Gwalipa. In gratitude for that event, he established the city under his own name. Historically, the city has been the cradle of a number of dynasties that ruled it over the years. The city found its place when Maratha rulers “Sindhi” gain the controlled much of northwestern India during the second half of the 18th century. Gwalior holds an unparalleled reputation in Sangeet, and has retained Indian traditions and the wealth of music intact over the years. 

The Gwalior Gharana is one of the oldest Khayal Gharanas and the one to which most classical Indian musicians can trace the origin of their style. Legendary musicians like Tansen and Baiju Bawara belonged to Gwalior. The most visited spots in the city are the Gwalior Fort, Jai Vilas Palace, Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum, Man Mandir Palace, Grandeur Gwalior Zoo, Teli Ka Mandir, Sun Temple, Madhav National Park, Tomb Of Mohammad Ghaus, Tighra Dam, Tomb Of Tansen, Saas Bahu Temple, Scindia Museum, Padavali And Bateshwar Forts, Suraj Kund, Gopachal Parvat, Gurudwara Bandi Chor Sahib, Samadhi Of Rani Laxmi Bai, Sarafa Bazar, Sarod Ghar Musical Museum, Chhatris Of Scindia Dynasty, Mrignayani Emporium, Phool Bagh and Shyam Vatika.