Shivpuri is steeped in the royal legacy of its past, when it was the summer capital of the Scindia rulers ol Gwalior. And earlier, its dense forests were the hunting grounds ot the Mughal emperors when great herds of elephants were captured by Emperor Akbar.

Much later, it was the tiger that roamed the wooded hills and 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-embellished marble chhatris (cenotaphs) erected by the Scindia princes.

A sanctuary for rare wildlife and avifauna, Shivpuri has transformed a royal past into a vibrant, hopeful present.

How to Reach

By Air :
The nearest airport is at Gwalior (112 km), connected with Delhi, Bhopal Indore and Mumbai.

By Rail :
Nearest rail heads are at Jhansi (101 km) and Gwalior which are on the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Chennai main lines.

By Road :
Shivpuri is connected by regular bus services with Gwalior, Indore, Bhopal, Jhansi and Ujjain.