Karera Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the Jhansi-Shivpuri main road in the state of Madhya Pradesh about 55km away from Shivpuri town. The sanctuary is believed to be the last habitat of the Great Indian bustards.

Notifications: Wildlife Sanctuary in 1981.

Flora
Acacia, mixed deciduous forest and swamp and riverine vegetations.

Fauna
Flagship species: blackbuck
Other species: tiger, elephant, leopard, wild cat, chital, wild boar, hyena and monkey.

Avian Fauna
Flagship species: Great Indian bustard
Other species: black-bellied river terns, gadwalls, egrets, teats, pintails, spoonbills, Indian robins, herons, etc.
Karera sanctuary is one of the few sanctuaries in the world where all the three species of bustards, namely Indian bustard, bearded bustard and coloured bustard, are found.

Getting there
The closest airport to Karera Wildlife Sanctuary is at Gwalior (170km away). Nearest bus terminals are at Karera and Shivpuri. The nearby railway station is at Jhansi. One can easily get cab and private cars from the airport and the railway stations to reach the sanctuary.

Tourist Information
Forest Department Guest house, hotel of the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation and Gangotri Bhawan at Bhopal offer quality accommodation to the tourists.
Petrol or diesel four wheelers that are not more than five years old can be used for safari rides inside the sanctuary. Dihaita Jheel located within the sanctuary is the ideal place to spot numerous migratory birds. The Jhansi Fort, Madhav National Park, Shivpuri town, etc. are popular places of interest located in the vicinity of Karera sanctuary.

Additional Information
Location: Karera Wildlife Sanctuary, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh
Area: 202. sq km; Temperature: Max. 31.8°C and Min 17.4°C
Ideal visiting time: January to June

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