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High Season : October - March

9-30℃

Low Season : April - September

21-40℃

Nearest Airport -GWL

Gwalior Airport

Nearest Train Stations -VGLB

Jhansi Junction

History

Earlier known as Sipri, Shivpuri is an ancient town in Madhya Pradesh, sharing borders with Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. The history of this place dates back to the Mughal period. The dense forests of Shivpuri were once the royal hunting grounds. Also, it holds historical importance to the pre-Independence times as it is the place where the great freedom fighter Tatya Tope was hanged to death.

Since it was the summer capital of Scindia of Gwalior, they built Chattri, one of the famous cenotaphs. It is one of the major attractions in Shivpuri. Scindia also built a summer palace, Madhav Vilas Palace. It is a beautiful palace, painted in a soft shade of rose-pink. From the towers, one can find a superb view of Shivpuri city and the Madhav National Park itself. On Jhansi-Shivpuri road lies the 157 sq. km Madhav National Park.

It is home to various species of flora fauna. George Castle marks the peak point of the National Park. Shivpuri is good for a weekend getaway since it houses many waterfalls, temples and sanctuaries apart from these major attractions.

Facts & Culture

Shivpuri is another legendary city in the state of Madhya Pradesh with immense historical significance because it is around this area where both Hindu and Mughal Emperors ruled for a long time. Shivpuri is a city and a municipality in Shivpuri district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The city named after Lord Shiva, served as the haven of Kachhawaha Rajputs until 1804 and later it was taken over by the Scindias. It also holds significance to the pre-Independence times because it is here that the great freedom fighter Tatya Tope was hanged to death.

With a very minimal population and located at a height of 478 meters above sea level coupled with some of the most exotic attractions, Shivpuri makes up for an ideal destination option for a quick getaway!