Gwalior.......

Gwalior
is a city with a dramatic, colourful history, its foundation due to the warrior
Suraj Sen being cured of leprosy by the hermit, Gwalipa, who lived on the
hilltop where the fort stands. The walls of the fort contain almost the entire
hilltop, some 3km by 1km, and there are many buildings within - the Mansingh
Palace with its unusual decoration of blue ducks, the delightful Mother-in-law
(Sasbahu) and Daughter-in law temples, among other temples and palaces - as
well as some impressive (but sadly mutilated) Jain sculptures in the rock
on the approach road. The Jai Vilas Palace in the city contains some unusual
and interesting items, including Belgian chandeliers a cut glass balustrades
on the stairs, and a silver model railway which carried condiments, etc. around
the large banquet table.

Summer
=23 degrees to 41 degrees
Winter = 28 degrees to 8 degrees
Ujjain.......
Ujjain is situated on the right bank of River Shipra. It is a very holy city
for the Hindus, a site for the triennial Kumbh Mela. According to Hindu scriptures,
it was originally called Avantika.There is an intresting tale behind the sanctity
of the city. Its origin is ascribed to the mythological legend of the Sagar
Manthan (churning of the primordial ocean to discover the pot of nectar ).The
story goes that after nectar was discovered , there was a chase between the
gods and the demons to have nectar first and thus attain immortality .During
the chase a drop of nectar spilled and fell on Ujjain, thus making the city
sacred.today Ujjain represents an intresting blend of an old age legacy and
the mordern day lifestyle.Places of Interest are the Mahakaleshwara
Temple, the temple of Lord Shiva with its Lingam is one of the 12 Jyotirlangas
in India.,then there is Bade Ganeshji ka Mandir, Chintamani Ganesh Temple,
Bhartihar Caves, Harsiddhi temple.
The Observatory of Ujjain is also important place built in 17th century, it
has a planetarium and a Telescope.

Summer
=22 degrees to 42 degrees
Winter = 28 degrees to 10 degrees