"Sound & Light Show" in Gwalior
Gwalior plays host to the stunning Sound and Light Show, also known as the Gwalior “Son-et-Lumiere”, every day after sundown at the Fort of Gwalior.
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Gwalior plays host to the stunning Sound and Light Show, also known as the Gwalior “Son-et-Lumiere”, every day after sundown at the Fort of Gwalior.
The show gives a glimpses into the illustrious history of the forts Man Mandir Palace.Each day, a 45 minutes “Sound & Light Show” at Gwalior is held in the amphitheater inside the Gwalior fort. The fort, build by Raja Man Singh Tomar is showcased beautifully in the event.
The fort of Gwalior wears a festive look in golden, red & bluish luminescence during the evening with the sound & light show.
The venue also offers superb night view of Gwalior city from top.
Photography is prohibited.
Language : Bilingual
Gwalior is best known for its imposing hilltop fort, which was famously described as ‘the pearl amongst fortresses in India’. Historically, the city has been the cradle of a number of dynasties that ruled it over the years. Their influence is clearly seen in the many regal structures that dominate the cityscape. In a sense, Gwalior continues to retain a medieval majesty.
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.
Gwalior also has a rich history in sports, with the wizard of Hockey, Dhyan Chand, belonging to the city.
