Places of Interest

Shivpuri is laid out over gently sloping hills with abundant deciduous forests. A trip to Shivpuri will surely be very memorable not only because of its pleasant landscape but also because there are several Tourist Attractions in Shivpuri. 

The place derives its name from the Hindu God Shiva earlier it was known as ‘Sipri’. It has a rich royal legacy. The history of Shivpuri dates back to the Mughals period. 

The dense forests of Shivpuri were the royal hunting grounds. Emperor Akbar is credited with capturing elephants from these forests. There is a wildlife sanctuary at Shivpuri. 

It is known as the Madhav National Park. Here you will get to see varied wild life and an amazing variety of fauna. The other Tourist Attractions in Shivpuri are:

• The Madhav Vilas Palace
• George Castle
• Sakhya Sagar Lake
• Chhatri