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Banganga

Banganga is an old temple in Shivpuri, which is renowned for its 52 holy kunds. Legend has it that this is exactly the place where Arjuna, shot an arrow in the ground to get water for quenching the thirst of Bhishma which is why it has earned the name Ban(Arrow) Ganga(holiest water body in India).

Bhadaiya Kund is a natural spring, known for high mineral content. Several tourists visit this picnic spot near Shivpuri, especially during the monsoon season.

Set in a formal Mughal garden and constructed by under the rule of the Scindias, the Chhatri is one of the famous monuments that shows a fine blend of both Mughal as well as Hindu culture. The Hindu-Islamic fusion is so much that there is a Mughal garden in the backyard that has the royal tombs of the Scindias. These tombs are surrounded by huge trees, green orchards and verdant bushes reflecting the Mughal styles of architecture.

Ornithologists, rejoice! The most appropriate place for a bird lover in Shivpuri is the Karera Bird Sanctuary, situated about 55 km from the city of Shivpuri. It hosts a lot of species of birds every year, both migrating birds and the ones who have Shivpuri as their natural habitat. The Karera Bird Sanctuary is host to the spectacular Indian bustard. The sanctuary also boasts of birds like spoonbill, heron, Indian robin, teal, pintail, egret and black-bellied river tern and is believed to host a massive 245 species of birds out here. That is not it, the Karera Bird Sanctuary, is apparently home to animals like tiger, leopard, elephant, monkey and wild cat also. The blackbuck and Indian gazelle are two of the rarest animals living in the Karera Bird Sanctuary Read More

Spread over a sprawling area of 157 sq km in the district of Shivpuri, is the Madhav National Park. It is one of the major wildlife parks in the district. Blessed with perennial carpeting of the conifers and the squeaky cleanliness in air, this park boasts of some of the most exquisite species like the little Chinkara, the Indian gazelle, and the Chital, Nilgai, Sambar, Chausingha or four-horned Antelope, Blackbuck, Sloth Bear, Leopard and the omnipresent common Langur. In terms of aves, this park is host to species like the white-breasted kingfisher, pond heron, purple-sunbird and painted stork. It was a famous hunting spot for the Gwalior royal family as well as the British. The Madhav National Park emanates pristine beauty during the summer months and is surrounded by verdant environs from all the sides, thus becoming an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts. Read More

Panihar is considered to be a holy bathing place in the district of Shivpuri, situated at a distance of around 20 km from Gwalior. It is regarded that once you take a dip here, you are washed off of all your sins and wrongdoings.

The Madhav National Park is flanked by the Sakhya Sagar Lake. It was created back in the 1920s on the Manier River in the district of Shivpuri. One can find a large number of reptiles, marsh crocodiles, Indian Pythons and Monitor Lizards in it. This conglomeration of the Sathya Sagar Lake and the Madhav National Park helps maintain an environmental stability in the area. A boat club thrives on this lake which gives you a ride through the resplendent water body. Read More

The Madhav Vilas Palace is just that run-of-the-mill yet immensely sophisticated edifice that every rule once built during his reign to show his wealth and clout. Brushed in a soft tinge of rose pink, this lavish residence served as the summer palace of the Scindias. It is yet another magnificent example of the display of a majestic style of architecture. The Palace now serves as a training centre of the Intelligence Bureau of Government of India. Read More