Shivpuri,
in the state of Madhya Pradesh, was once the summer capital of the Scindia
clan of Gwalior. Prior to that, its thick forests were the hunting grounds
of Emperor Akbar. They were home to the tiger, and the site of many a
grand shikar, resulting in several big cats being 'bagged' by royal
huntsmen. The sylvan surroundings and an other - worldly aura that it
exuded, made it the natural choice as the summer resort capital of the
Scindias. Shivpuri's royal ambience still lives on in its majestic
palaces, hunting lodges, exquisitely adorned chhatries (cenotaphs) built
by the Scindias.
Once the playground and retreat of the royalty,
today Shivpuri houses a wildlife sanctuary and thus, holds hope for the
conservation of the fast depleting animal kingdom.
How
To Reach:
By air: The nearest airport is at
Gwalior (112 km), connected with Delhi, Bhopal, Indore and Mumbai.
By
rail: The nearest railheads are at Jhansi (101 km) and Gwalior, which
lie on the Delhi - Mumbai and Delhi - Chennai main lines. By road:
Shivpuri is connected with Gwalior, Indore, Bhopal, Jhansi, and Ujjain by
regular bus services. d railways.
By road : the city is
connected via the National Highway 47 to Kanyakumari, Coimbatore, Chennai,
and Bangalore.
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