Shivpuri - Madhya Pradesh

Shivpuri is a district in Madhya Pradesh which is about 100 kms from Jhansi. It was hunting ground of Moghul Emperors. Akbar caught herd of Elephants from here for his army. Later it became summer of Scindias of Gwalior and was also there hunting ground. At one time Tigers use to roam this place, but alas all perished, courtesy, so called 'Royal Shikaris'.

Today it is preserved area and the area is called Madhav National Park. The area of the park is about 157.58 sq. km.

How to Reach

By Road: You can drive up to Gwalior and from here take road to Shivpuri. And the distance is about 436 kms and it will take close to 9 hours. The road from Gwalior to Shivpuri is not that good. The route is New Delhi -  Faridabad - Mathura - Agra - Morena - Gwalior - Shivpuri.


By Train: You can Shatabdi Express till Jhansi. From Jhansi it is about 100 kms and taxi charges about INR 1200. The road is excellent and the view magnificent.

Where to Stay

Tourist Village : MP Tourism: is an excellent place to stay. It has many cottages with good food. It also has a Bar. The tariff is given below:

Room Type	No of Rooms	Single	Double	Extra Bed
AC	17	1490	1690	200
AC Suite	2	2590	2590	300

• Tariff is Inclusive of Breakfast.
• Taxes extra as applicable
  Contact Details : Tel: (07492) 223760, 221297
                           E-mail: tvshivpuri@mptourism.com 
  Online Booking: http://www.mptourism.com/dest/bookings.html

The property is good and staff very co-operative and friendly. I visited the place in 2010 and 2011. Mr. Vipin Katare, who is the manager arranged everything for us. It is very difficult to find such care and co-operation in a Government owned property.

Madhav National Park: Though it does not offer much of wild life, but is a very good experience of nature and forest. I could spot many birds here, besides a herd of Spotted deer, Blackbuck, Sambhar, Nilgai, Jackal, Monitor Lizard, Panther and yes Crocodile. The park has 2 big lakes which attract lot of birds in the winter season, Chandpata and Sakya Sagar. 

                                                                   Chatatris of Scindia

                                                             View - Jhansi to Shivpuri

                                                            Cottage at Tourist Village

 

Front View of Tourist Village

                                                              Entrance To Tourist Village

                                                                        Boat Club

                                                                           Crocodile

                                                               Chataris of Scindia

                                                          Tourist Village - Backside View