About Shivpuri Chhatris :
The small town of Shivpuri is well known for the Chhatris. If you visit this town make sure that you see these beautiful Chhatris located in a formal Mughal garden. You are sure to be highly impressed by them. The garden in which they are set is no less fascinating. Pathways intersect the garden. There are several gorgeous flower plants within the complex. It is bordered with ornamental balustrades for reasons of safety. Victorian lamps illuminate the garden. The Chhatris are dedicated to the Scindhias. They are the cenotaphs of Madho Rao Scindhia and his queen. The Chhatris of Shivpuri are built of marble. They are very beautifully decorated. The elegance of the embellishments is indeed very admirable. The Chhatris of Madho Rao Scindhia and his queen Maharani Sakhya Raje Scindhia stand facing each other and there is a water tank in between. The Chhatris are a unique blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. They have shikhara type spires and there are several pavilions that bear close resemblance to Rajput and Mughal pavilions. Life size portraits of the Scindhias are there within the Chhatris and these are religiously worshipped with flowers and incense.
General Information about Shivpuri Chhatris :
Location: Shivpuri
State: Madhya Pradesh
Capital: Bhopal
Language: Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to March
How to Reach Shivpuri Chhatris :
By Air:
Gwalior is the nearest airport to Shivpuri. Gwalior is about 112 km away from Shivpuri. Flight services are available to Khajuraho, Delhi and Varanasi. Delhi, 430 km away from Shivpuri, is the major international airport, which is connected to all major cities in India and many cities in abroad. Taxis are available in the Gwalior airport and cost about Rs 2500 to reach Shivpuri.
By Rail:
Jhansi railway station, 100 km away from Shivpuri, is the nearest railway station. Jhansi is situated on the major rail route and there are regular train services to the major cities in India. Direct train services are available from Delhi, Mumbai and Agra. Taxis are available in the railway station and cost about Rs 1850 to reach Shivpuri.
By Road:
Many private and Government Transport bus services are available to reach Shivpuri from Jhansi (100 km). Shivpuri is well connected by buses with Bhopal, Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho and Gwalior. Super fast, Tourist A/C and Deluxe buses are available these cities to reach Shivpuri.