With its hill-top fort, one of the most formidable in the world, Gwalior is an entry point to India's largest, geographically most interesting state, Madhya Pradesh. Plateaus and Forest-clad Hills intersperse with deep river valley's, rich forest lands with some of the finest decidous hardwoods in the world, magnificient fruit & flowering trees and home of the most exotic Wild life where Kiplings famous'Jungle Book' was sited remains unchanged.Usha Kiran Palace, a former Royal Home is ITC -Welcomgroup's tribute to this land of abiding beauty and the travelers most scintilliating introduction to the world around it. Landscaped by world famous horticulturist Robinson, with sprawling lawns, ensconced by fruit and flowering trees, the architecture of the hotel echoes the best traditions of the Gwalior style. Exquisite stone carvings and filigree in the facade, a central pond, criss-crossed bridges, and a fountain lit by coloured lights, all lend the right ambience for a royal retreat. The hotel is 14 km from the airport and just 2 km from the city centre.