For the Mughal rulers, the dense forests of Madhav National Park were once the hunting ground. In 1564, Akbar seized herds of elephants while coming back from Mandu. Madhav National Park features large terrain of flat grasslands and forested hills along the lake. The national park enjoys rich biodiversity. Established in 1959, Madhav National Park, Shivpuri is spread across a total land area of 354 sq. km. It remains open all the year round. The forest in the park remains mixed, dry and deciduous with varied wooded terrains. Around the lake, the grasslands and plains provide ample chances for wildlife sightings. The majorspecies of trees are Salai, Khair, Kerdhai, Dhawda, Palash and Tendu.