George Castle, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh India

George castle at Madhav National Park, Shivpuri. It was built in 1911 by the Scindia ruler Jivaji Rao Scindia within the National Park at its highest point. It was built for an overnight halt for King George V of the United Kingdom so that he can shoot tiger. He was passing that way during his visit to India. It so happened that King could shoot a tiger on the way itself and did not stop at Madhav National Park.

 The George Castle in Shivpuri is located within the mysterious depths of the forests of the Madhav National Park. If you have planned a trip to Shivpuri , make sure that you visit the George Palace. You are assured that you will not be disappointed. The splendid view of the lake that one gets from the George Castle is sure to remain etched in your memories all your life. 

 The George Castle was built by Jiwaji Rao Scindhia. There is a very amazing story associated with the construction of the George Castle. In the year 1911, King George V came to India from England. On that trip he was supposed to pass through this area. Being interested in Tiger shooting he would halt for a night at this place. Jiwaji Rao ordered the construction of this castle so that he could reside here overnight. Unfortunately, the visitor shot a tiger on the way itself and there was no need for him to reside at this castle which was constructed only to entertain him. 

But Castle remain and it gives you a view of park, Shivpuri and journey of water wherein it says that one can see three interlinked lakes in the forest terrain. This point is right next to the George Castle. The lakes are Jadhav Sagar, Sakhya Sagar and Madhav Sagar. Though I could only see one lake as other were dry.