Gwalior Trip Overview
Mitawali is a village where the popular Chausath Yogini Temple lies – The temple is perched atop a hill surrounded by the lush greenery. A climb of approximately 100 steps will take you to the beauty of this splendid round temple. The striking views will definitely have you reaching for your camera too!
The notable Padavali fortress was built in the 18th century by the Jat Ranas rulers of Dhaulpur. Graciously guarded by a lion and lioness, the fort also has a temple that once served as a divine place to worship Lord Shiva. Every stone used in the fortification and in the making of the temple has something to convey about the ancient era through its inscription and detailing!
The site is not just about one temple; the Bateshwar temples are a cluster of almost 200 mini grandeurs made of sandstone, devoted to lords Shiva and Vishnu. Spread over 25 acres, these shrines were built across slanted hills near Padavali.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Gwalior, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Mitawali is a village where the popular Chausath Yogini Temple lies – The temple is perched atop a hill surrounded by the lush greenery. A climb of approximately 100 steps will take you to the beauty of this splendid round temple. The striking views will definitely have you reaching for your camera too!
The notable Padavali fortress was built in the 18th century by the Jat Ranas rulers of Dhaulpur. Graciously guarded by a lion and lioness, the fort also has a temple that once served as a divine place to worship Lord Shiva. Every stone used in the fortification and in the making of the temple has something to convey about the ancient era through its inscription and detailing!
The site is not just about one temple; the Bateshwar temples are a cluster of almost 200 mini grandeurs made of sandstone, devoted to lords Shiva and Vishnu. Spread over 25 acres, these shrines were built across slanted hills near Padavali.
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Stop At: Mitawali Temple, Mitawali 1.6 Km from District Main City Morena Gaun, Morena 476115 India
Situated at about a distance of 30 kms from Gwalior, Mitawali gives a refreshing twist for those, who seek something new while visiting Thousand year old heritage of India. Mitawali’s “Chausath yogini mandir” or “Temple of 64 godesses” , having a structure similar to Indian Parliament, with a circular Courtyard, having Lord Shiva at its Centre, and 64 small rooms at its periphery, gives a new understanding of architecture, different from monotonous structures of temples, we are used to visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Padhavali, Madhya Pradesh 476444, India
Situated at about 5 kms from Mitawali, Padawali is known for It ruins and Small Fortress, however, having Little to offer in terms of Spectacle. Padawali boasts of its Title of “Mini khajuraho”
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bateshwar Temples, On Banks of Yamuna River, Agra 283104 India
Bateshwar Temples situated near Padawali, are said to be made in 8 – 10 century, Having Lush green environment, Place boasts of its Architectural magnificence. Most of the temples here are devoted to Lord Shiva.
Duration: 1 hour
