In order to provide a permanent source of water supply, the Maharaja of Gwalior built Sankhya Sagar Dam across the river Maniher in the year 1918. This lake 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 waterfowl.

It is a ecotourism site in the National Park. There is a permanent pool  of water on the site. Boat club is also situated here. During rainy season, waterfall starts running in full flow. 

Bhura-kho Jal Mandir

It is situated right on the boundary of the Park. It is hardly 0.5 kms. on a walking distance from the A.B. road. There is a natural water fall. Old Hanuman and Shiv Temples surrounds the fall. It is eco-tourism cum religious site. During rainy season, people visit here to enjoy the natural beauty of the site.

The Park is unique in having both lake and forest ecosystems. The Sakhya Sagar and Madhav Sagar are two lakes in the Park, which are important biodiversity support systems. The Sakhya Sagar lake is locally called Chandpatha also, because of its semi circular moon shape. The local name of Madhav lake is ''Ghasari''. The Sakhya Sagar and  Madhav lake were built on the river Manihar in the year 1918 by then Maharaja of Gwalior State.

           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 waterfowl. Marsh crocodiles are in abundance in Sakhya Sagar lake, due to this reason, the lake is being promoted as a “Crocodile Safari” for tourism purpose and attracts special attention of tourists. Boating facility in the Sakhya Sagar lake is also available for tourists.  

Sakhya Sagar

Sakhya Sagar

When Sakhya Sagar overflows, water flows into the west wear and falls in the gorges downwards. It creates a big water fall.

Madhav Jal Prapat

Ancient rock paintings are carved in roofs of a hillock besides perennial water source. The area is surrounded by thick forests of  Kardhai, Salai and Khair. Approach road is available. It is 5 kms away from the famous Tunda-Bharkha water fall. During Maharaja times tigers were spotted here regularly. On way to this site you can spot herds of Sambar, Chinkara, Blue bull, Black buck etc. Leopards and Bears also occupy this site.