Historical Building


George Castle Deep inside the Madhav National Park, at its highest point, stands the exquisite George Castle at a height of almost 484 m (1597 feet). Interestingly the castle was built by Jivaji Rao Scindia of the Gwalior royal family for an overnight halt for tiger shooting by the British King George V, when he was to pass that way during his visit to india in 1911.		George Castle
		George Castle
Shooting Box The shooting box is built on the Sakhya Sagar Dam at a height of 40 feet. It was used as a hide to see wild animals especially tigers in the night. It was built by then Maharaja of Gwalior in the year 1936. It is a viewing lodge constructed above the dam on the Sakhya Sagar lake. In the older days, one could shoot wildlife, both with a gun and camera from here. Visitors could sit under cover and watch a tiger at a kill. The Park visitors can also see a number of migratory birds especially in winter. From this point, we can also have a glance of large numbers of crocodiles sitting on the rocks and bathing in the sun. You can say it is a “Machan” on the dam.		Shooting Box
Bhura-kho Tower The Bhura-kho tower was built in the year 1915. The tower is situated deep inside the forests. The area around this tower is very rich in different species of flora and fauna. The shape of the tower is hexagonal. It is a heritage building.		Bhura-kho Tower
Golf Tower It is situated at the hillock near the Sakhya Sagar lake. From top of this tower, tourist can have full view of Sakhya Sagar and Madhav lakes huge water body, forests and different variety of wild animals. It is a Watch Tower. Visitors use this place to have a panaromic view of Sakhya Sagar and admire scenic beauty.		Golf Tower
Baradari It was built by then Maharaja of Gwalior Madhorao Scindhia in the year 1915. The design is Italian. It is made of marble stones. It has a dancing floor also. During that time folk dances were organized at this place. The erstwhile Maharaja of Gwalior used to entertain important dignitaries at this place. It is a historical monument duly preserved. It has a majestic look. The baradari faces “Sakhya Sagar”.		Baradari
Baradari no. 2 It was built in the year 1921. It was used for organising folk dances. During British time, Princess conference were organised here. The location is inside the forest on a hillock facing Sakhya Sagar lake. One can find complete peace here.		Baradari no. 2
Sailing Club The Sailing Club was built in the Year 1919 by then Maharaja of Gwalior state for V.V.I.P housing. Half of the construction is inside the Lake. When the lake is full of water to its capacity, it appears like a floating “Shikara”. It is situated right on the bank of Sakhya Sagar lake. From here, tourists can have beautiful view of flora and fauna including variety of migratory birds & marsh crocodiles. The club house is of archeological importance. Sitting on the terrace during moon light gives immense pleasure.		Sailing Club
Ghadi Ghar It was built in year 1921. The design is Italian. Nawab Ali Khan Walia presented a big watch to then Maharaja of Gwalior. The Maharaja installed that watch in the front upper portion of this building. It was from here called this building “Ghari Ghar”. It is a heritage building facing Sailing Club and Sakhya Sagar lake.		Ghadi Ghar