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Jai Vilas Palace & Tansen's Tomb

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Overview

The Scindias' 1874 European palace with the world's heaviest chandeliers and a silver toy train that served port — plus the humble tomb of music's greatest, Tansen.

Why visit: Royal excess and the shrine of Hindustani music in one city.

Things to do

›3.5-tonne chandeliers
›Silver train dining table
›Tansen & Ghaus tombs
›December music festival

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; Tansen Samaroh (Dec)

Entry fee

₹100–800

Est. budget

₹300–700

Duration

Half day

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