Shivpuri is an ancient town and a sacred place of Madhya Pradesh which is famous nowadays among tourists. It was also known as “Sipri” formerly and got its new name as Shivpuri (on the name of Lord Shiva) after the independence of India. It is a place of great historic importance and carries a royal legacy of the past. It was used to be the summer capital of – Scindia Dynasty and prior to that Shivpuri’s Dense Forests were the hunting grounds of Mughal Emperors.
Places to visit in Shivpuri
It has many places of tourist’s attractions and the town is considered to be a very exciting place for travelers. Its main attractions are its flora and fauna, forts, natural springs and Chattris.
Madhav National Park
It lies between Agra-Bombay Road and Jhansi Shivpuri Road and the park is spread over an area of 157.58 kilometers. It provides an amazing experience when travelers drive through the park watching wild animals inside the forests. This place is a heaven for wild life lovers and its main animals are
• Chinkara
• Indian gazelle
• Chital
• Sambar
• Chausingha
• Blackbuck
• Sloth bear
• Leopard
• Langur, etc
Son Chiraiya Bird Century– It has been named after the golden birds found here in numbers.
Bhura Kho– It a natural spring in the town which has become a famous picnic spot now.
Bhadaiya kund – It is a man-made spring and also a picnic spot, it is one of the most famous Shivpuri
Narwar Fort- It is also one of the most famous attractions for the tourists coming in the town
Overall, it’s a great place to be in Madhya Pradesh and travelers use to have a great experience while exploring the destination.