Gwalior fort : The hilltop fort is 100 m above the town, having spectacular views. It has a length of 3 km and it's width varies from 1 km to less than 200 m protected by a 10 m high wall. From Gwalior gate it is 1 km uphill walk via 6 gates to the fort's entrance (admission Rs 20). Ticket for Man Singh Palace, Teli ka mandir and Sasbahu temples can be purchased from the counter near palace (Rs 5).

Rock sculptures : They are carved on the rock on the way from Gwalior gate. The most impressive are those on the route leading to Urvai gate (road access to the fort by taxi). The 15th century figures of Jain tirthankars are impressive (No 20 is 17 m sculpture of Adinath, No 22 is a sitting figure of Nemnath).

Man Singh Palace : The imperial palace is decorated with frieze of yellow ducks, mosaic tile of elephants, tigers and peacock in blue, yellow and green. The palace was built between 1486 and 1516 with two open courts surrounded by apartments on two levels. Below ground lie another two storeys constructed for hot weather connected by speaking tubes built into the walls. The palace museum has sculptures and carvings from around the fort.

During the Mughal period they were used as prison cells. Here Aurangzeb had his brother, Murad, imprisoned and later most cruelly done to death, slowly poisoned with opium, which sent him mad.

Teli ka mandir : This temple is in Indo-Aryan style. The whole temple is covered with sculptures and a Garuda tops the 5 m high doorway.

Sasbahu temple : The 9 th century temple of Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law temples are located near the eastern wall. Mother-in-law is dedicated to Vishnu with an ornately carved base and figures of deity over the entrances; four gigantic pillars support the heavy roof.
Daughter-in-law is dedicated to Shiva and is heavily adorned with sculptures.