Founded in the year 1958, Shivpuri Wild life Sanctuary, or Madhav National Park lies in the state of Madhya Pradesh, in earlier times served as the hunting reserve of the Scindia rulers of Gwalior. The wild life sanctuary is a protected land guarded under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Shivpuri Wild life Sanctuary is placed at the distance of 110 km south from Gwalior is known for its tigers. The tourists can shoot the sight of tigers resting in their lairs or treading the vast jungle terrains.
Shivpuri Wild life Sanctuary is also liked by the tourists for rich verdant grasslands and vegetation which comprises sal, teak, and khair forest. Having rich bio diversity in the land, Shivpuri Wild life Sanctuary offers good habitat for many of the animal and bird species. Sakhya Sagar, an artificial lake, besides other streams that meander their way through the forest adds a spectacular sight to the tourists all the year around. Still further for those who want to see the aura of sun set together with the birds flying back to their nests, and the roosting at the dusk are all rare scenes to catch into your imagination.
Vicinity around Shivpuri Wild life Sanctuary
In the vicinity of wildlife sanctuary lies a natural spring called Bhadaiya Kund, known for its mineral properties and healing. Chanderi, 127 Km away from wildlife Sanctuary, is the heritage village which is known for fine sarees. The sarees are the result of creative artwork of traditional weaving community of Chanderi.
The Karera Bird Sanctuary 45 Km away from wildlife Sanctuary is the home to great Indian Bustard, a protected bird. At the distance of 180 kms. away from Shivpuri Wild life Sanctuary, in the state of Rajasthan lays the great Ranthambore tiger reserve. Further, in the vicinity of the sanctuary (20-40 kms.), the tourists can also explore forts, temples and monasteries such as Narwar, Bundela, Marwah and Surwaya.
Shivpuri Wild life Sanctuary has hot summers, and extremely cold winters which are interspersed by wet rainy monsoons. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from June to March.
The sanctuary located at central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh can be easily reached from different Indian states. Jhansi, lying at the distance of 100 kms. from sanctuary is connected to Mumbai and Delhi by train. Besides tourists can also opt for the charter flights from all major cites such as Mumbai, Delhi, Indore and Bhopal.
