National Chambal Sanctuary
Best Time to Visit
November – march (winter migrants)
Reaching Chambal
New Delhi International Airport
Types of Safaris
Accommodation
Bird Checklist
Highlight Species
- Indian Skimmer
- Black-bellied Tern
- Black-necked Stork
- Sarus Crane
- White-tailed Lapwing
- Grey-headed Lapwing
- Indian Courser
- Pallas’ Gull
- Pallas’ Fish Eagle
- Pallid Harrier
- Marsh Harrier
- Indian Eagle Owl
- Brown Hawk Owl
- Short-eared Owl
- Long-legged Buzzard
- Egyptian Vulture
About National Chambal Sanctuary
The Chambal Valley is synonymous with legendary tales of bandits. That phase is done and dusted, and there is now a modern conservation success story which is the Chambal National Sanctuary – one of the last refuges of the Gharial crocodile– the most critically endangered species amongst various important species of wildlife and birds occurring at Chambal.
The National Chambal Sanctuary in totality is spread out between 3 states of India: Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Chambal River originates in the Vindhyan Mountains of Central India, and is a tributary of the River Yamuna, forming large Ravines and creating a maze of Mud-cliffs which provide nesting grounds for birds, reptiles and crustaceans of the area.
The habitat around the river is mostly Tropical Scrub Forest. Here, there are over 300 species of birds recorded in addition to various reptiles and freshwater mammals.
Explore the richness of National Chambal Sanctuary
Safaris at National Chambal Sanctuary
Boat safaris
Walking Safaris
Walking the ravines or the agricultural fields nearby for closer look at the Sarus Crane and other bird species.
Accommodations at National Chambal Sanctuary
Chambal Safari Lodge
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