Housing exquisite wildlife, scenic landscapes, uncharted natural terrains, ancient forts, sacred temples, archaeological ruins and diverse flora, the National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary encapsulates all the essentials that will make your weekend getaway a power-packed adventure drill. Chronicling rich history which dates back to 1978, this place stands on the banks of India's cleanest river, River Chambal, at the tri-point of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Escape into the laps of nature

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Sprawled through an estate of 5,400 square kilometres, this sanctuary is hosts about 70% of the critically endangered species of gharial, which has awarded it the name of National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary. Providing you with an experience of untouched and unpolluted natural domains and scapes, this place can be a wonder-fantasy escape from the hustle-bustle of the city life.

A couple of hours away from the city of Indore, this place is characterised by mazing terrestrial stretches and interlocked muddy cliffs, sandy beach banks, ravines. A major part of this destination encroaches within the borders of Uttar Pradesh, extending 635 square kilometres, extending until the confluence of River Chambal with River Yamuna, covering the districts of Agra and Etawa. This region nests about a total of 290 different species of migratory and resident birds, and to put it simply, it is a magnanimous paradise for bird watchers! If you start your journey at the wake of dawn here, you'd experience an amplified moment of melodious morning chirping of birds. The upper limit of the sanctuary starts at the Kota Barrage in Rajasthan, where one can spot the rare species of mugger crocodiles, freshwater turtles and even flamingos.

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If you are planning a trip to this place, get set to pack your bags for this is the best season to visit the sanctuary, in view of the behavioural pattern of wildlife. The balmy winter sun not only magnets terrestrial animals from their hiding spots but several migratory birds can also be seen here during the colder months. Besides that, from October to March, the river remains calms, sans the heavy showers of monsoon, which also impedes adventurous, through puddles, mud and muck.

You can embark upon your adventure route through the multiple safari options available here. Besides, the normal jeep safari, this national park offers you with bicycle rides, camel safaris and horse safaris. Another start attraction here can be the river safari, which will take you closest to the fauna over the water-surface, where you can have your Kodak moments.

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If you too need a break from the cacophony of the city's hustle-bustle, then the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary is the place to be at!

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