Introduction

It is a popular wildlife sanctuary on the way from Shivpuri to Jhansi known for bird watching. It is one of the best places in Central India for birding. It is established as a wildlife sanctuary in year 1981 and is spread over an area of 202 sq.kms. Sanctuary was created with intention to provide ideal conditions for survival of Great Indian Bustard. Its management & control is under Field Director of Madhav National Park in Shivpuri district. So basically it is a small birding destination in Northern Madhya Pradesh. Although it was created with intention of Great Indian Bustard conservation but unfortunately it failed in its basic purpose and now this rare bird can be seen only in limited area of Rajasthan state. Due to extinction of this locally available and inclusion of private land in notified area of wildlife sanctuary, local public has strongly opposed this notification and thus finally National Board of Wildlife & Madhya Pradesh Government denotified this sanctuary. Final approval from Hon'ble Supreme Court is awaited, in this case. After the approval from court, this will be considered finally denotified and thus private land owners can do sell & purchasing of land for different purpose. 

How to reach

Reaching Karera Sanctuary by Air :-
The nearest airport to Karera is at Gwalior, which is 170 km away from sanctuary. Pre-paid taxi services are available from the Gwalior airport to Karera Bird Sanctuary

DISTANCE CHART
From	Distance (in Kms)
Shivpuri	50
Jhansi	90
Gwalior	170
Khajuraho	290
Orchha	110

Reaching Karera by Train/ Railways :-
The nearest railhead to Karera wildlife sanctuary is Pendra Road at a distance of 17 km from the heart of the city. Shivpuri is at distance of 50 km from Karera wildlife sanctuary is also conveniently accessible for the tourists.

Reaching Karera wildlife sanctuary by Bus / Roadways :-
As it is on Shivpuri - Jhansi connecting road, one can easily reach this bird sanctuary by bus but for visiting the sanctuary, a separate petrol vehicle as per forest department norms will be required.