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Madhav National Park

 
Madhav National Park covering an area of 354 sq km is one of the major wildlife attractions of Gwalior. Located in the Shivpuri district of MP, it is home to a rich diversity of flora & fauna.

The Madhav National Park was set up way back in the year 1959. The dense dry & deciduous forest of the park combined with the varied terrain of lakes & wooded hills
offers abundant opportunity for sightseeing.

Flora & Fauna Owing to a large population of white tigers at the Madhav National Park, it is often known as white tiger country.

Other major wildlife species include chausingha, chinkara, sloth bear, antelope, leopard, blackbuck, common langur, etc.
The park is also home to a rich diversity of avifauna with the artificial lake Chandpatha serving as a winter home for birds like pochard, gadwall, geese, pintail, etc. The best spot for bird watching at the Madhav National Park is where a rocky stream crosses the forest track.

Park Attractions
Besides being home to a variety of flora & fauna, the park is also home to numerous other attractions.
  • Sakhya Sagar & Madhav Sagar Lakes: These are two significant biodiversity support systems of the Madhav National Park. The Sakhya Sagar Lake is home to a variety of reptiles like, crocodile, monitor lizard & Indian python.

  • George Castle: Built within the national park in 1911 by Jivaji Rao Scindia, the castle is named after the British emperor George V & is studded with Italian tiles & Belgium glass.

Other major attractions at the park worth visiting include Golf Tower, Bhura-Kho tower, Ghadi Ghar, Baradari, etc.

Best Time to Visit
Though the park is open from October to June, the best time to visit is during the months of January to March.

 
 
     
 
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