Gopachal Parvat
Gopachal Parvat
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R1chardN
Surbiton, UK627 contributions
Feb 2020
The photographs look incredible and we are disappointed we were unable to stop. Our tour guides said this might be worth a stop but our guide was even less enthusiastic. He said we may have time at the end of our itinerary.
We passed the site on our way up to and back from Gwalior Fort and the nearby Hindu temples. We glimpsed the site through the trees. It did not look very impressive and we decided not to stop.
With hindsight this bad decision was a combination of information and sightseeing overload and the difficulty in parking. The road was quite busy and traffic fast moving.
If we return to Gwalior we will make a visit.
We passed the site on our way up to and back from Gwalior Fort and the nearby Hindu temples. We glimpsed the site through the trees. It did not look very impressive and we decided not to stop.
With hindsight this bad decision was a combination of information and sightseeing overload and the difficulty in parking. The road was quite busy and traffic fast moving.
If we return to Gwalior we will make a visit.
Written 2 April 2020
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10,124 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
On the road to Gwalior Fort you will see your first glimpse of these splendid Jain rock-cut Tirthankaras in seated Padmasana posture as well as standing Kayotsarga posture. Although it is a busy (one way !) road, make sure you get out and spend at least an hour here at the Urvahi Group. Nearly all icons are defaced, but notwithstanding, the whole gallery is mesmerizing. Afterwards I learned that this is only one of five clusters of monuments, all cut out in the hillside surrounding Gwalior Fort. So the next day I visited the South-East Group, Ek Patthar Ki Bawadi. You have to climb a few stairs and there is an active Jain community looking after the temple (Gopachal Atishya Kshetra).
This second group is even more spectacular than Urvahi, mainly because some of the faces are original ; they spread out over 26 caves, which are easily accessible.
It was always my dream to visit Bamyan in Afghanistan, but considering they are now destroyed (and a little hard to visit), the Gwalior Jain rock temples are a stunning alternative. I could have spend a few days photographing every sculpture.
Don't miss it !!
This second group is even more spectacular than Urvahi, mainly because some of the faces are original ; they spread out over 26 caves, which are easily accessible.
It was always my dream to visit Bamyan in Afghanistan, but considering they are now destroyed (and a little hard to visit), the Gwalior Jain rock temples are a stunning alternative. I could have spend a few days photographing every sculpture.
Don't miss it !!
Written 5 April 2023
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chirag kothari
Meerut, India406 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This is holy place of jainism. Here you have to climb around 60-80 steps to reach this place. Though some sculptures are defaced and broken, the serenity of this place remain intact. It is sad to see such beautiful statues lies here in this condition. Must visit for art lovers
Written 12 January 2020
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Nish0901
New Delhi, India1,122 contributions
Jan 2020
This place can be covered while going to Gwalior Fort. But you need to ask your taxi driver to stop at that place. Remember, most of taxi drivers will skip this place. No ticket is there for this place. Photography is also allowed free of cost.
Written 22 January 2020
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PNRao
Cedar Falls, IA1,253 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
The southern side of the path leading to Gwalior fort situated 100 m above from the town of Gwalior comprise of many Jain sculptures that are dated back to 15th century. Pay careful attention when you are driving to Gwalior Fort, these are on the left side a little time after your ascent of the hill starts. There is some parking place for your car. The Jain sculptures in Gwalior were defaced by the pillaging armies of the Mughal emperor Babur in 1527, but they were later restored.
Written 5 February 2015
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Orso Raggiante
Beersheba, Israel263 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
If you are not paying attention on the way up, you might just miss this wonderful sight. There are several statues of Jain tirthankaras carved into the side of the hill that seem to have been quite badly eroded by the elements. The size of some of these is amazing - the largest among them is some 12 metres!
Written 9 January 2015
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DreamTraveler77
New Delhi119 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
Its one of the hills which was cut to make Gwalior fort and Shri bandi chodh gurudwara . its also where shri Nemi chand ji a Jain guru did his tapasya and is quite visible when you go up the parvat .Its very steep only one vehicle allowed . .
Tip : please take a four wheeler ,as three wheelers wont be able to go up .
Tip : please take a four wheeler ,as three wheelers wont be able to go up .
Written 18 December 2014
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s j
Gwalior, India120 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
Gopachal parvat is religious place and worshiped by Jain community. It is a place of historical importance dated back to 11th and 12th century built by erstwhile Hindu kings of Gwalior. It has some jain Tirthankars huge sized idols and most important is the Asias biggest sitting idol of Bhagawan Parshwanath.
Written 1 July 2014
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Khushbu Mehta
Bengaluru, India2,942 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Gopachal Parvat is just so beautiful and mesmerizing. We entered these beautiful carved mountains from the Digambar Mandir side. I would suggest u do the same, just keep a few things in mind. The people in the temple are very orthodox, so please wear full clothes, they won't let u climb with ur socks on, only barefoot allowed. Maintain the dignity of this place,bcoz they won't think twice before insulting u for bad behavior. Apart from all these inconveniences, this is a must visit place. U'll be fascinated by the carvings of the tirthankaras. We spent an hour here, totally worth it. I think it's about half a km trek to reach the statues. U can enjoy the journey too with peace and tranquility all around u
Written 15 December 2018
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scud56
Alton, UK553 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Travelling up the entry road on the west side of the fortress there are numerous Jain rock carvings cut into the sandstone. Some of them are huge and its worth a stop although, as the road is narrow, it may be better to walk downhill on your return from the hilltop and see them then.
All the carvings were defaced (literally) by the Murghals but many have been repaired (poorly in present day comparison) in the 1800s by the British.
All the carvings were defaced (literally) by the Murghals but many have been repaired (poorly in present day comparison) in the 1800s by the British.
Written 16 September 2018
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gaurav shukla
Agra, India
hello all, is taking a dslr allowed near the buildings...are all belongings taken away at the gate... including the lady purses, wallets? if so, are they safe to be stored at the counter?
Written 12 February 2019
Abhilash Dubey
Gwalior, India
You can definitely carry a DSLR. However, you may need to pay camera charges apart from ticket charges. Purses are very well allowed inside. I suggest do not leave it with someone just because they say so. Leather purses and belts may not be allowed in gurudwara premises alone. Rest all will be fine. People are usually good but you may never know who wants to wrong you. All the best. And Welcome!
Written 7 January 2021
Is Gopachal Parvat is inside the fort or is it a separate attraction? If Gopachal Parvat is separate how far it is from Fort
Written 11 February 2019
Gopachal parvat is so big that its both inside the Fort and a separate entrance that makes it a separate attraction. I would recommend u to do both, bcoz the separate section is more amazing than the Fort part. When u search for Gopachal parvat on Google maps, it'll point u to that, there's a Jain temple here and then a hike of 10mins to see the tirthankar statues carved on the Gopachal parvat
Written 12 February 2019
How to visit this place and other nearby places inside the fort like Gopachal parvat, Gurudwara, Teli temple etc. Can we take cab to all these places?
Written 18 September 2018
Can we walk to this place from the Gwalior Zoo?
Written 16 September 2018
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