Dream Holiday India, Travel Agent, Dharamsala, Macleodganj, Tour Operator

The Heart of Heritage

Shivpuri
A summer resort of kings.
Royalty hunted tigers in the wooded hills of Shivpuri - the summer retreat of the Scindias. Its royal past lives on in graceful palaces, hunting lodges and spectacular cenotaphs of past kings.

HOW TO GET THERE
The nearest airport is Gwalior (112 km) connected by daily flights from Delhi, Bhopal and Bombay. Nearest railhead is Gwalior. Bus services connect Shivpuri with Gwalior. Bhopal, Jhansi.

WHERE TO STAY
The Ghinkara Motel, Sakhya Sagar Boat Glub.

WHAT TO SEE
MADHAV NATIONAL PARK: 156 sq km in area, the park has a varied terrain of wooded hills and flat grasslands around a lake with abundant wildlife.
CHHATRIS: Intricately embellished marble cenotaphs of Scindia kings with inlay work and ornamental carvings.
MADHAV VILAS PALACE: The rose-pink summer palace is a fine example of colonial architecture. GEORGE CASTLE: A turreted castle built by Jiyaji Rao Scindia deep within the forest.
SAKHYA SAGAR BOAT CLUB: By the lake, an airy delicate structure with glass panels.
BHADAIYA KUND: A scenic picnic spot by a natural mineral spring.