George Castle

George Castle is a historic hunting lodge located inside Madhav National Park near Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. Built in 1911 by Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia for King George V's proposed visit during his 1911 India tour, the castle sits at the highest point in the park. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding forest and Sakhya Sagar and Madhav Sagar lakes. The structure reflects colonial-era architecture and Scindia heritage and is a notable attraction within the national park.

Visitors can expect a heritage stone castle situated deep inside the forested area of Madhav National Park at its highest elevation. The site offers elevated views of the dense forest, Sakhya Sagar Lake and Madhav Sagar Lake. Visitors can explore the exterior and interior ruins of the castle, see colonial-style architecture, and enjoy the natural surroundings, wildlife sightings and birdlife within the park. Access is via forest roads and requires entry through the national park gate.

Built in 1911 by Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia of Gwalior for the visit of King George V to India. The castle was intended as a hunting lodge and overnight stay for the King during a tiger hunting expedition in the Shivpuri forests. Although the King was scheduled to stay, the visit did not materialize as planned, but the structure remains as an example of Scindia patronage and colonial-era hunting lodges.

Represents the heritage of the Scindia dynasty and colonial-period architecture in the Gwalior region. Located within Madhav National Park, it is associated with the former hunting grounds of the Scindia rulers and is a recognized heritage attraction of Shivpuri.