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The National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. and it is being promoted as a spot for eco tourism. The park was founded in the year 1979 and is being administered jointly by the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. This is a good place to visit for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. There are many species of animals and birds that can be seen here. One can see many river dolphins in the river that runs through the park. Some of the other species of animals that are present in the river are marsh otters, crocodiles, and many species of turtles.The park is also a haven for many species of migratory and non migratory birds. Some of them are flamingoes, black bellied terns, sarus crane, red crested pochard, pallid harrier, darters, hark owls and many others. The endangered Indian skimmer can also be seen in the National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary. One can also see nilgai wolves, wild boars, chinkaras, sambars and gharials in the wildlife sanctuary.There is a lodge that has been opened in the park and there are many other facilities that are available, which are intended to attract travelers.

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Category : Wildlife

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 206001

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Best Time to Visit:  November to March

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The rare gangetic dolphin is the main attraction of National Chambal Sanctuary. The other inhabitants of this sanctuary are magar (crocodile) and gharial (alligator), chinkara, sambar, nilgai, wolf and wild boar. Founded in 1979 the sanctuary is a part of a large area co-administered by Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The endangered Gharial finds a home in the National Chambal Sanctuary in UP, with its friend, the Ganges River Dolphin. The National Chambal Sanctuary in UP is a natural reservoir for the marsh crocodiles, swimming eagerly and often prying for prey, at shore while basing in the sun. Stretching for 400 kilometers, the transparent lake of National Chambal Sanctuary in UP also houses the Smooth Coated Otters. These are fresh water carnivores with webbed and clawed feet and thick brown fur. To protect the animals from the harmful effects of modern civilization and their subsequent replenishment, the National Chambal Sanctuary was set up in Uttar Pradesh.

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By Air : The city of Agra has the closest airport and if you are planning to arrive by air, this is a good option. The airport in Agra is a small airport and has good connectivity to the city of Delhi. Flights from Gwalior to Agra are also diverted through Delhi. One can hire a taxi from the airport to the sanctuary and this is the easiest option to reach the place. They cost around Rs 1000 for the trip.

By Train : The closest railway station is also located at Agra and there are trains from many parts of the country to Agra. Agra is connected to Delhi through the Inter City express. Tickets from Delhi to Agra cost around Rs 140 for a second class compartment birth. You can hire a taxi from the station to the sanctuary. The other option is to hire a taxi through the hotels.

By Bus : Buses are available to the National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary from both Agra and Hastinapur. Buses depart frequently and they are a cheap option. Tickets from Agra will cost between Rs 75 and 100.

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