Shivpuri, previously known as Sipri, is a town and a municipality in Shivpuri district, located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is in the Gwalior Division of northwest Madhya Pradesh and is the administrative headquarters of Shivpuri District. It is located approximately 125 km (78 mi) from Gwalior, 104 km (65 mi) from Jhansi 103 km (64 mi) from Guna and 337 km (211 mi) from Bhopal. It is situated at an altitude of 1,515 feet (462 m) above sea level.

The town is a tourist destination in the monsoon season as it has a number of waterfalls, like Bhura kho and Tunda Bharkha kho.^{[citation needed]}

Lakes in Shivpuri include Chandpatha jheel, Jadhav Sagar jheel, and other small lakes.^{[citation needed]}

The town is known for its greenery, forests, and also as the former summer capital of the Scindia Dynasty, who at one time ruled the Gwalior. A notable commander of 1857 rebellion, Tatya Tope was hanged in Shivpuri in 1859.^{[citation needed]}. Shivpuri also has Asia's largest crater (the Dhala crater) which is almost 11 km in diameter.

Shivpuri is situated at approximately 25.43° north latitude and 77.65° east longitude. By road, Shivpuri is approximately 120 km (74.5 mi) south of Gwalior and 96 km (59.6 mi) west of Jhansi. Shivpuri has an average elevation of approximately 462 metres (1,516 ft).

Shivpuri has a subtropical climate like most of the northern regions of India, that features three major seasons mainly: a hot summer, a monsoon season, and a cold winter.

Summer in Shivpuri arrives in April and lasts till June. During this period, Shivpuri remains hot, with an average high of 40 °C while the low stays around 26 °C. May is considered as the hottest month of the year when the average high temperature in the city climbs to 43 °C. However, as the season progresses, temperature drops slowly.

Throughout the monsoon, July–September, Shivpuri experiences a much enjoyable temperature, with an average high of 34 °C. The minimum, on the other hand, fluctuates between 20 °C -24 °C.