The National Chambal (Gharial) Wildlife Sanctuary in India was founded in 1979 and is part of a large area co-administered by the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, within an area of 5,400 square kilometres along the Chambal River. Approximately 400 km of the river is within the reserve, forming the core area. Apart from the Ganges River Dolphin, the other inhabitants of the sanctuary include magar (crocodile) and gharial. Stretch of crystal clear water also supports Marsh Crocodile, Smooth-coated Otters, 6 species of Turtles plus 250 species of birds.

Migratory birds from Siberia forms its rich avian fauna.One of the rare bird present here is Indian Skimmers. Black-bellied Terns, Red-crested Pochard, Bar-headed Goose, Sarus Crane, Pallas's Fish Eagle, Greater and Lesser Flamingos and Brown Hawk Owl and many other birds are part of the sanctuary's rich fauna.

The sanctuary is protected under India's Wildlife Protection Act 1972. The sanctuary is administered by the Department of Forest under the Project Officer with headquarter at Morena, Madhya Pradesh. Part of the sanctuary is under heavy illegal sand mining, which is endangering its fragile ecosystem.
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You can easily reach the sanctuary from Agra or Bharatpur in a hired taxi. The sanctuary is about 65 kms from Agra. Tourists can stay at the Chambal Safari Lodge. The lodge is a charming family run eco-lodge nestling in sprawling acres of woodland and farm.Accompanied by experienced local guides and naturalists, the Chambal Safari helps visitors explore the Chambal Valley at their own pace; on boats, camels, jeeps or on foot.

Activities
River Safari : The calm and gentle waters of the Chambal River are best explored on boats and the River Safari provides spectacular opportunities to view the wildlife

Nature Walks: Morning and afternoon and late evening rambles are also organised in and around the Chambal Safari Lodge grounds and surrounding farmland.

Jeep Safari: Take a jeep safari into remote and inaccessible parts of the Chambal Valley. These Jeep Safaris are particularly productive in the months of October, November, late February and March, when large herds of Blackbuck can be seen.

Tourists can also see the ancient Bateshwar temple complex or visit the Fort Ater which is located on the edge of the Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary.