Sakhya Sagar Lake

Sakhya Sagar Lake is an artificial lake located inside Madhav National Park in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. Created in 1918 on the Manier River by Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia, it serves as a reservoir and a key water body within the park. The lake is notable for its population of marsh crocodiles, seasonal migratory birds, and scenic forested surroundings, making it a central attraction of the national park.

Visitors can expect a large, calm reservoir set within the forested landscape of Madhav National Park, surrounded by wooded hills and watchtowers. The lake edge offers views of marsh crocodiles basking on the banks and numerous resident and migratory birds. A boating facility and lakeside viewing points allow for sightseeing and photography. The area is accessed through the national park and includes nearby structures like the Sailing Club and views toward George Castle.

Sakhya Sagar Lake was constructed in 1918 by Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia of Gwalior by damming the Manier River. It was created as a water reservoir to supply the town and as part of the hunting grounds of the Scindia rulers, which later became Madhav National Park. The lake and its surroundings include colonial-era structures such as the Sailing Club established for the Scindias.

The lake is part of the heritage landscape of the former Scindia princely state and is integrated with Madhav National Park, a former royal hunting reserve. It holds local significance as a water source and as a long-standing site for nature recreation and wildlife conservation in the Shivpuri region.