Shivpuri
is steeped in the royal legacy of its past, when it was summer capital
of the Scindia rulers of Gwalior. And earher,
its dense forests were the hunting grounds of the Mughal emperors when
great herds of elephants were captured by Emperor Akhar.
Much later, it was the tiger that roamed the wooded hillsand many a magnificent beast was 'bagged' by royal shikaris. And, with its luxuriant forests and undulating hills, Shivpuri was a natural choice as the summer resort capital of the Scindias. Shivpuri's royal ambience lives on in the exquisite palaces and hunting lodges and graceful, intricately embel- lished marble chhatries (cenotaphs) erected by the Scindia princes.
Sanctuary for rare wildlife and avifauna, Shivpuri has transformed a royal past into a vibrant, hopeful present.
HOW TO GET THERE :
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Road : Shivpuri is connected by regular bus services with Gwalior, Indore, Bhopal, Jhansi and Ujjain
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Air : The nearest airport is at Gwalior (112 km), connected with Delhi, Bhopal, Indore and Bombay.
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Rail : Nearest railheads are at Jhansi (101 km) and Gwalior which are on the Delhi-Bombay and Delhi-Chennai (Madras) main lines
Last modified: 26/02/2004