Shivpuri
: Places to See
Madhav Vilas Palace
Standing upon a natural eminence, the elongated rose-pink summer palace of the
Scindias is built in truly yoyal proportions. A fine example of colonial architecture,
the 'Mahal' as it is called, is remarkable for its marble floors, iron clumns,
graceful terraces and the Ganapati Mandap. From the turrets, the view is a spectacular
one of Shivpuri town and the park beyond.
George Castle
Deep within the forests of the park, on it highest point, is the turreted George
Castle built by Jiyaji Rao Scindia. From here the view of the lake is unparalleled
and the best time to visit the castle is at sunset when the lakes below mirror
the changing hues of the evening sky.
Sakhya Sagar Boat Club
Edging the forests of the Madhav National Park is the Sakhya Sagar lake, habitat
of a variety of reptiles. Species that can be seen here are the marsh crocodile
or mugger, Indian python and the monitor lizard. On the shores of the lake and
connected to it by a broad pier is a Boat Club, an airy, delicate structure
with glass paels.
Bhadaiya kund
A scenic picnic spot by a natural spring. The water here is rich in minerals,
supposedly of a curative nature.
Chanderi
41 km away, Narwar is the one-time capital of Raja Nal of Naisadha. And his
consort Damayanti. It is remarkable for its medieval fortress atop a hill.
Surwaya
21 km away, surways is noteworthy for the remains of a fort, three Hindu temples,
a monastery and a step well. Jhansi road, this sancturary is for the protection
of the Great Indian Bustard.
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