'' The Madhav National Park is situated on the northern fringe of the Central Highlands of India. It is a part of the upper Vindhyan hills, forming plateaus, and having small and big nallas. The slopes are generally gentle, rarely steep. Spreading over an area of almost 355 sq.kms., the Madhav National Park is fascinating mix of natural splendors of history and architectural wonders.
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The park is located about 110 km south of the city of Gwalior on the main Bombay-Agra road and is interspersed with hills and valleys of the central Indian hill ranges of the Vindhyas. The mixed dry deciduous vegetation of Madhav Shivpuri Park comprises of mixed forests of sal, teak, and khair wood along with undulating grasslands. Each year this park attracts thousands of tourists and nature lovers and is famous for its Tigers.
Attractions in Madhav Shivpuri National Park
Madhav National Park include leopard, Wild dog, wolf, jackal, hyena, Spotted deer, Nilgai, Chinkara, Chowsingha and Wild pig. There are reports of tigers straying into the area from adjoining forests. More than 227 species of birds can be seen, and a large number of migratory birds visit the park during winter – Spots bills, pelicans, Spoon bills, Brahminy ducks and Bar headed geese. The lakes have a large variety of fishes. The places of tourist attraction in the area include SakhyaSagar Lake, Sailing Club and shooting box, Madhav Lake, George Castle, BhuraKho, JalMandir and Siddha Baba.
Best Time to Visit Madhav Shivpuri National Park
October to April is the best time for visiting the park.
How to Reach there
Air: The nearest airport is Gwalior .
Rail: The closest railway station is Jhansi.
Road: Madhav National Park is accessible from Gwalior (108 km) by road air.