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Shivpuri is situated at a distance of 114 kilometers from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. It is set amidst copious deciduous forests and sloping hills. The place derives its name from the Hindu God Lord Shiva and is the summer resort of the Scindhias.
Tours to Shivpuri takes one on an exploration tour of the places that are not to be missed while visiting Shivpuri.
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One of the often visited places during the tours to Shivpuri is the Madhavgarh National Park. Open throughout the year the forest is rich in topographical variety. It offers ample opportunity for sight seeing a large variety of wildlife.
The artificial lake in the Park is a winter home for quite a few migratory birds. Another place that is a must visit during the tours to Shivpuri is Chhatris. This structure is built in Mughal style architecture is built to treasure the cenotaphs of Scindhias.
Madhav Vilas Palace is the summer palace of the Scindhias. The palace is built in the colonial style of architecture. It offers a spectacular view of the town from the turrets. Another palace that one can visit during the tours to Shivpuri is the George castle. It was built by Jiyaji Rao Scindhia at the highest point in the forest. The Sakhya Sagar boat club is situated on the edges of the National Park and is home for a variety of reptiles. One can also pay a visit to the Bhadaiya Kund, a picnic spot beside a natural spring. The water here is said to have therapeutic value.
During the tours to Shivpuri one can visit the nearby places. Chanderi, a Mughal fort, is 127 kilometers away from Shivpuri. It has some fine examples of Malwa Sultanate and Bundela Rajput Architecture. Narwar, at a distance of 41 kilometers, has a fortress built in medieval style, atop a hill.
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