Wildlifeof India
Wildlife in National Chambal Sanctuary
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
A long stretch of the clean, fast-flowing Chambal river through ravine country. It holds the largest wild population of gharials, along with Ganges river dolphins, mugger crocodiles, river turtles and Indian skimmers. Visits are by boat.
Highlights
- Gharials basking on sandbanks
- Ganges river dolphins
- Indian skimmers and river terns
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in National Chambal Sanctuary?
- Top wildlife targets in National Chambal Sanctuary include Gharial, Ganges River Dolphin, Mugger Crocodile, Indian Skimmer, Batagur kachuga and Striped Hyena. Highlights: Gharials basking on sandbanks.
- Where is National Chambal Sanctuary?
- National Chambal Sanctuary is in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh, India (about 26.7°, 78.6°).
- What are the highlights of National Chambal Sanctuary?
- Gharials basking on sandbanks, Ganges river dolphins and Indian skimmers and river terns.
- Are there trip reports for National Chambal Sanctuary?
- Yes: Gujarat and Agra in 2007: dolphins, wild asses, lions and hyenas, a mammal-watching trip report.