Explore India’s National Chambal Sanctuary on this 10-hour tour from Agra. This protected area on the River Chambal is home to alligators, crocodiles, freshwater dolphins, and a variety of both native and migratory birds. You will take a river safari with a naturalist guide to learn more about the region’s vegetation and wildlife, some of which is endangered, while you soak up the scenery.
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Stop At: Bateshwar Temples
Bateshwar (1 hour) You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to the National Chambal Sanctuary situated at a distance of 90 miles from Agra. The drive to the sanctuary takes around three hours. En-route, stop at the town of Bateshwar, known for its series of Lord Shiva temples on the banks of the River Yamuna. Some of the temples date back to the 12th century, and the main temple contains thousands of brass bells. Of the original 101 temples, only 42 remain now.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: National Chambal Sanctuary
National Chambal Sanctuary (2 hours) From Bateshwar you will be driven to the National Chambal Sanctuary. Your two-hour river safari begins here, where you will board a motorboat accompanied by a naturalist who helps you spot wildlife and tells you about the river’s native animals and vegetation. Look out for gharials (members of the crocodile family) basking in the sun, watch for migratory birds, and try to spot freshwater dolphins. Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.
Duration: 2 hour