Here’s a comprehensive guide to useful local apps and websites for Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh, India) that any new tourist, visitor, or traveller can use to plan their trip, navigate the city, explore local services, and stay informed — all in one place.
Essential Apps for Your Stay
Food & Essentials
- Swiggy / Zomato: Both are fully operational in Shivpuri. They are perfect for ordering from local favorites like Hotel Raj Palace or Chaska Paratha Point when you’re too tired to head out.
- Blinkit / Zepto: (Availability varies by season) Always check these for quick delivery of toiletries, snacks, or basic medicines to your hotel door.
Transport & Travel
- Uber: Uber has started offering Uber Go and Intercity services in Shivpuri. It’s the best way to avoid bargaining with local auto-rickshaws.
- Goibibo / MakeMyTrip: Use these apps specifically for booking outstation cabs if you plan to visit nearby Jhansi, Orchha, or Gwalior.
- Jugnoo: Often reliable in Tier-2 Indian cities for booking auto-rickshaws at fixed, transparent rates.
Payments
- PhonePe / Google Pay (UPI): Essential. Even the smallest “Tapri” (tea stall) near the Chhatris will prefer UPI over international cards.
- ConfirmTkt / IXIGO: If you are arriving or departing by train, these apps provide better real-time “Live Train Status” than the official government app.
Must-Visit Websites
| Purpose | Website Link | Why use it? |
| Official Info | shivpuri.nic.in | The government’s district portal for official maps and administration news. |
| Safari Booking | forest.mponline.gov.in | Mandatory for booking your Jungle Safari at Madhav National Park. |
| Stay Booking | mpstdc.com | Official MP Tourism site to book the Tourist Village or Hotel Sonchiraiya. |
| Local News | bhaskar.com | Check the Shivpuri local section for any sudden road closures or festival updates. |
Pro-Traveler Digital Tips
- Google Maps “Offline Maps”: Network can be spotty inside the Madhav National Park or on the highway to the Pawa Waterfalls. Download the Shivpuri district map for offline use.
- Google Lens: If you’re at the Chhatris and the information plaques are only in Hindi, use Google Lens to translate the history in real-time using your camera.
- WhatsApp Business: Most major hotels and car rentals in Shivpuri (like HurryUp Cabs) prefer communicating via WhatsApp for sharing location pins and driver details.
