Madhav National Park was named after Madho Rao Scindia, the Maharaja of Gwalior belonging to the Scindia dynasty of the Marathas. The Park got the status of a National Park in 1958 is fascinating mix of natural splendors of history and architectural wonders. Earlier its dense forests were the hunting grounds of the Mughal emperors & Maratha royals.
This National Park has a varied terrain of forested hills and flat grassland around the lake. The park is very rich in Biodiversity is unique in having both lake and forest ecosystems. Sakhya and Madhav Sagar are the two lakes in the park, which are important biodiversity support systems. These lakes not only add to the natural beauty of the area, but also provide a permanent source of water to the wildlife, and a fine wetland habitat to the aquatic fauna including thousands of migratory waterfowls.
You'll find several activities within the park premises, making your visit here just that much more unforgettable. Marsh Crocodiles are in abundance in Sakhya Sagar Lake. Due to this, the lake looks like a "Crocodile Safari" and attracts special attention of tourists. The park host More than 227 species of birds can be seen, and a large number of migratory birds visit the park during winter.
STATE : MADHYA PRADESH
LOCATION : Madhav National Park is situated in Shivpuri District of Gwalior region in northwest Madhya Pradesh.
LANGUAGE : Hindi and English.
WHEN TO VISIT : The period between October to March is excellent for visiting Madhav National Park. This period is excellent for visiting the National Park as the rain fall during monsoon rejuvenated all the nature & vegetation.
CLOTHING : Cotton or linen full-sleeve outfits which match with surroundings like dark green, muddy-brown and rocky-grey are the ideal clothing color. Avoid shiny or reflective clothes during park safari which may diverts or attracts wild animals & birds’ attention which may become cause them leaving the place.
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Madhav National Park is well connected by motorable roads with different places. There are excellent bus services provided by private and State Road Transport Corporation, connecting Orang National Park.
The nearest rail-head Jhansi is 88 km away from Madhav National Park. The station is well connected by major cities and towns of the country. From the railway station, you can get a taxi to reach Madhav National Park.
The nearest airport Gwalior is 127 km. away from Madhav National Park. The airport provides connectivity to various major cities of India. From the airport, you can get a taxi or bus to reach Madhav National Park.
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OPENING OF PARK: Madhav National Park remains open for tourist throughout the year.
PERMIT : Permits obtain from the concerned park authority before you make entry to the Park. Tourists can obtain day visit permit at entry gate.
SAFARI TIMING : Wildlife safari timing in Madhav National Park is just like most parks in the country. The timing are:
| Throughout the Year | Morning Safari | Afternoon Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Sunday | 06:30 AM to 10:00 AM | 02:30 PM to 06:30 PM |
: A trip of Madhav Naational Park directly takes you to the widespread arena of the lush habitat of wild creatures. Jeep safari shows you a closer look to the wild animals and can capture their magnanimous images in your cameras.
JEEP SAFARI IN MADHAV NP: Open Jeep safaris are the best way to observe wildlife at the thick & lush green forest of Madhav National Park. Three hour open jeep safari will take you through an unspoiled wilderness area with some of the best sightings of wildlife in the park.
Jeep Safaris at Jim Corbett can be done in morning and afternoon Shift. 04 X 04 Open Jeeps are the best way to observe wildlife at the thick & lush green forest of Madhav National Park. JEEP Safari at the park is a delight for adventure lovers and wildlife photographers. It explores especially those places, which are difficult to travel via any other mode of transportation.
