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Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh: Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.



Tourist Guide Gwalior

Gwalior is a very famous historical city situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. The city lies 122 km to the south of Agra and is at a distance of 321 km from Delhi, the capital of India. The city is recorded to have a population of 650,000 in 2001 which has increased to about 12 lakhs according to the 2008 census. Gwalior is located in a very vast area with total area of 115 square miles. Because of its huge area and vast population it is considered to be the 45th largest city in India which is a great achievement. It is also the administrative headquarters of the district. It is a well recognized place of art, commerce and science because of its historic and modern-day facts. The main festivals celebrated here with enthusiasm include Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, Dussehara, Rakhi, etc. Maximum percentage of the population here are Hindus. The city has a sub-tropical climate with very hot summers from March end till the month of June, monsoons from June till the beginning of October and cool winters from November till February. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 49 degrees and a minimum of -2 degrees.



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