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The small town of Shivpuri is set amidst a very picturesque landscape. A Tour to Shivpuri will surely be imbibed in your minds all your life because this is a kind of place that is generally seen in paintings and photographs. The beautiful greenery of the verdant deciduous forests and the brown of the gently sloping hills combine to create a fascinating effect.
In addition to its scenic beauty there are several interesting places in Shivpuri that are a must see on your Tour to Shivpuri.
Earlier known as Sipri, this town has a rich royal legacy and the palaces in Shivpuri still stand to reflect the glory of that by gone era. Legend says that the forests of Shivpuri were the hunting grounds of the Mughals. Shivpuri was also the summer capital of the Scindhis of Gwalior.
You are sure to be impressed by the Madhav Vilas Palace. The rose pink color of the palace is extremely soothing to the eye. Reflective of colonial architecture, the structure is indeed very elegant. A Ganapati Mandap is there within the palace.
For the adventure loving a visit to the Madhav National Park is a must on your Tour to Shivpuri. It is indeed very exciting to watch the wild animals in their natural surroundings. Deer’s are seen in large numbers. You will easily sight the Chital, the Chinkara and the Indian gazelle. The amazing variety of fauna also includes Nilgai, Sambar, Chausingha or four-horned Antelope, Blackbuck, Sloth Bear, Leopard and the ubiquitous common Langur.
Within the dark forests of the Madhav National Park the George Castle is located. The best time to visit the castle is at dusk. This is because you get mesmerizing views of the Sakhya Sagar Lake from the turrets of the castle and the beauty of the lake increases manifold at this hour of the day. It reflects the changing colors of the sky.
The sight of this vast expanse of water which is located within the premises of the Madhav National Park has a tranquilizing effect on tired minds. The view of the Vindhyachal hills with their thick forest cover from the boat club is not to be forgotten. If you visit the park in the winters you will also have the opportunity of seeing a surprisingly large number of migratory birds like geese, pochard, pintail, teal, mallard and gadwall. Other feathered creatures that have made this park their home are Red Wattled Lapwing, Large Pied Wagtail, Pond Heron and White - Breasted Kingfisher, Cormorant, Painted Stork, White Ibis, Laggar Falcon, Purple Sunbird, Paradise Flycatcher and Golden Oriole.
Do make it a point to visit the Chhatris on your Tour to Shivpuri. They are the cenotaphs of Madho Rao Scindhia and his wife. These marble structures are admirably embellished. The distinctive character of these Chhatris is that they resemble a unique combination of Hindu and Muslim architecture.
How To Reach Shivpuri
The nearest airport is Gwalior. Flights link Gwalior to Delhi and Mumbai. There is a railway station at Shivpuri but for those who want to avail the railways, Gwalior is a better option. This is because several important trains from different parts of the country halt at Gwalior. It is very easy to reach Shivpuri from Gwalior. Buses ply at regular intervals. Buses also link Shivpuri to other important towns of Madhya Pradesh like Bhopal, Indore, Jhansi and Ujjain.
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