Tourist Attractions in Shivpuri

Shivpuri is laid out over gently sloping hills with abundant deciduous forests. A trip to Shivpuri will surely be very memorable not only because of its pleasant landscape but also because there are several Tourist Attractions in Shivpuri.

The place derives its name from the Hindu God Shiva. Earlier it was known as Sipri. It has a rich royal legacy. The history of Shivpuri dates back to the Mughal period. The dense forests of Shivpuri were the royal hunting grounds. Emperor Akbar is credited with capturing elephants from these forests. It was also the summer capital of the Scindhia rulers of Gwalior.

There is a wildlife sanctuary at Shivpuri . It is known as the Madhav National Park. Here you will get to see varied wild life and an amazing variety of fauna.

The other Tourist Attractions in Shivpuri are :

Madhav Vilas Palace

This palace was previously the Summer Palace of the Scindhias. Presently it is the training centre of the Intelligence Bureau of the Government of India.

George Castle

The George castle is located within the Madhav National Park. A visit to the George Castle enables you to have a great view of the Sakhya Sagar Lake. The sight at dusk is simply breathtaking.

Sakhya Sagar Lake

The lake is inhabited by reptiles, crocodiles and pythons. There is a boat club at the banks of the lake and standing on the deck of this club you will get a simply mesmerizing view of the surroundings.

Chhatris

The Chhatris are marble cenotaphs that are very well decorated. You will certainly be impressed by the intricately carved designs. So make sure that you visit all the Tourist Attractions in Shivpuri and the memories of all these charming spots will linger in your mind for ever.