Shivpuri is steeped in the royal legacy of its past, when it was the summer capital of the Scindia rulers of Gwalior. And earlier, its dense forests where the hunting grounds of the Mughal emperors when great herds of elephants were captured by Emperor Akbar.Much later , it was the Tiger that roamed the wooded ,hills and many a magnificent beast was 'bagged' by royal shikaris .And with its Luxury, the forests and undulating hills, Shivpuri was a natural choice as the summer resort capital of the Scindias. Shivpuri's royal ambience lives on in the exquisite places and hunting ,lodes and graceful, intricately-embellished marble chhatis (cenotaphts) erected by the Scindia princes. A sanctuary for wildlife and avifauna, Shivpuri has transformed a royal past into a vibrant , hopeful present.

Altitude: 350 mts
Climate: Max. Temp. 40 C Min. Temp. 10 C
Rainfall: 200cms annually