Shivpuri — Travel Guide
Shivpuri is a city and a municipality in Shivpuri district located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is in the Gwalior Division of northwest Madhya Pradesh and is the administrative headquarters of Shivpuri District. Shivpuri was the summer capital of the rulers of Gwalior - the Scindias. The kings used to spent their summer here in Madhav Vilas Palace to escape the gorging heat of Gwalior. Therfore, the city came to be known as 'mini Shimla'. The rulers had constructed the famous Chattri, George Castle and the Madhav Vilas Palace in Shivpuri. The vast dense forests of Shivpuri served as the hunting grounds for the Scindias and the Britishers. In 1564, Mughal emperor Akbar came with his hunters to catch elephant herds from the dense forests of Shivpuri and Gwalior.
The best time to visit October to February.
By Air
Gwalior Airport is the nearest airport to Shivpuri.
By Train
The major railheads close to Shivpuri are Gwalior ( 115 Kms ).
Shopping in Shivpuri is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Shivpuri to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Shivpuri means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Shivpuri is the most important activities among
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