Along with Gwalior Fort, Gwalior is famous for its huge and extremely small statues of Jain Tirthankars made by cutting the rocks on the slopes and cliffs of the hill on which Fortress wall is built. Most of the tourists in Gwalior tourism are unable to visit these heritage sites. While going from Urvahi Gate to Fort Gate or Alamgir Gate, Gopachal Parvat is located on the left side. It is a pilgrimage along with its unique idols.
Gopachal Parvat is almost opposite side of the Siddhachal Parvat which is also having the Rock cut Jain images and among all the Adinath’s statue is the huge one. Gopachal is known for the seventh Jain Tirthankar Suparsha nath and this image is also spectacular sitting on a lotus and about 45 feet high. There are many niches and caves having the statues. About 26 in numbers including the water tank cut from a single rock. These are protected monuments and well maintained as slope is having lot of trees and plants. A temple and then to access the site about 150 steps to be climbed. Then as a spectator I was wondered. These images are having inscriptions on the pedestales which mentioned about the builders and they were Kirti Singh and Dungar Singh of Tomar Dynasty. These statues were consecrated with proper rituals as temples, hence this fort has become a dedicated shrine of Jainism.
It’s a major attraction among the history buffs wanderers soulseekers heritage art and architecture lovers and a popular tourist attraction among the devotees. It needs two hours and nearest attractions are Alamgir Gate, Badal Gate, Italian Garden etc. Drinking water and washrooms are available. Gwalior is easily accessible from Delhi by Train as Taj Express is one of the best option it takes about 4 hours and the best time to visit Gwalior is December for those who loves Classical music as Tansen Sangeet Sammelan is held in this month. Otherwise November to February is the best time to visit. Generally it remain very hot.
Wow, it is a very nice place. Thank you for sharing this place with us. How can we reach this place and when is the best time to visit it? Can you add some more details to it?
I am always grateful for your graceful appreciation and precious advice. Accordingly I have edited the post hope it may be helpful for the entire community.
I am grateful for your graceful appreciation and the real concern. Rock cut Sculptures are in two parts as one situated in the Fort after the Urvahi Gate where you will find the 58’4" tall statue of Lord Adinath Jee the first Tirthankar. And access the Gopachal Parvat you have to follow the route from Urvahi Gate to Qila Gate and it’s also accessible easily from Phool Bagh. Thank you brother, hope it may help.
Thank you for your update and for more information on your post. it is will be helpful to other Local Guides who want to find interesting places to visit in the area.
Have a nice day, I am waiting to see your new post telling us about your experience in Connect.
Your appreciation is an encouragement and helps me to maintain the spirit and my passion. Sure I will be posting as I always love to bring the places in the notice of the Connect Community which are of historical importance and travelers interest, thanks a lot.
