National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary

Just a 1-hour drive down from Agra, this is a perfect destination for wildlife enthusiasts. It is a habitat of some of the most endangered species, but the main attraction here is, Gharial, Red-crowned turtles, Gangetic Dolphins, and Indian skimmers, among others.

The beautiful sanctuary is surrounded by the Chambal River, known to be one of the cleanest rivers in India. It provides you a combination of a unique and unpolluted habitat, abundant wildlife and amazing landscapes, medieval temples and magnificent ancient ruins, animal fairs, and naga sadhus, far far away from the chaos of the city. Tourists usually rent a motorized boat and go up and down the river as it flows through the ravines which make for a serene experience. The boatmen are excellent at maneuvering as close to the birds and animals as possible without disturbing them to allow you to sight beautiful animals.
Trained wildlife experts can also accompany visitors and provide expert information on the wildlife. Walks around the river and ravines are also organized which makes for an exciting yet serene experience, especially during mornings and evenings.
It is not only a wildlife lovers' and a birdwatcher's paradise but also the perfect place to go to take a leisure break.
Along with the normal jeep safari, this national park offers you river safari, bicycle ride, camel safari, and horse safari.

Chambal River Safari

The Chambal River Safari is the highlight of the sanctuary. The river safari is almost 3 hours long and is the best way to enjoy the view of the rare and endangered species. Chambal river is the lifeline of the forest and meanders its way across the three states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Boats with a seating capacity of more than a dozen people are arranged by the Chambal Safari Lodge. These boats carry the people through the river, exploring the beautiful flora and fauna. Boats also have guides for the tourists.
The endangered Gharial and Ganges River Dolphin are the major attractions of the sanctuary. Other inhabitants of the sanctuary include Mugger crocodile, Bengal Fox, Indian Grey Mongoose, Smooth-coated Otter, Striped Hyaena, and Indian Wolf. Chambal is also home to 8 out of 26 rare turtle species found in India. The park is also a haven for many migratory birds.