National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kota

The National Chambal Sanctuary is situated on the River Chambal, at the point where the borders of the three states Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh meet. The sanctuary was first declared to be in Madhya Pradesh in 1978. Now, there is a narrow stretch of eco-reserve which is managed and administered by the three states. The sanctuary is also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary and is dedicated to the conservation of critically endangered gharials, the red-crowned roof turtle and the threatened Ganges river dolphin. The sanctuary is protected under the country’s Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.

Hedgehogs, flying foxes, hares, porcupines, Northern Palm Squirrels, Indian Gazelles, Blackbucks, nilgai, sambar, wild boar, jungle cats, Indian Grey and Indian Small Mongooses, and Common Palm Civet are among the mammalian species. The National Chambal Sanctuary is one of the most unique wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan thanks to its principal draws, which include gharials, crocodiles, freshwater dolphins, and endangered turtles. The National Chambal Sanctuary provides visitors with a variety of activities. At the refuge, visitors can rent boats with guides and take pictures of the crocodiles, gharials, and muggers. To get a closer look at the wildlife and way of life in the jungle, visitors can also enjoy walking trails along rivers and in ravines.