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About National Chambal
Sanctaury
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 Prad esh
and Uttar Pradesh.
Ten species under six genera and four families belonging to order
Anura (toads & frogs) with their developmental stages have been
recorded from the Park. Uperodon systoma, Polypedates maculatus
and Rana crassa are recorded for the first time from the park.
Besides, an interesting phenomenon of breeding of Bufonids was
observed, which showed that B. stomaticus & B.melanostictus
breeds during July-August on the northern slope of Siwalik ,whereas
the same species breeds up to November on the southern slope.
Polypedates maculatus, which inhabits the live tree-holes, breeds
only in July.
National Chambal Sanctuary on the River Chambal is a refuge for the
rare and endangered Gharial ( Gavialis gangeticus) and Ganges
River Dolphin ( Platanista gangetica). The 400 km stretch of
crystal clear water also supports Marsh Crocodiles, Smooth Coated
Otters, 6 species of Terrapins/Turtles plus 250 species of birds. The
Chambal river originates in Kota, Rajasthan and merges with the Yamuna
at Bhareh. The river passes through sandy ravines which are famous for
its dreaded dacoits. The river can be approached for birding near the
town of Bah, Uttar Pradesh where Chambal Safari Lodge provides
accommodation and has boating arrangements. Bah is a 5-6 hour drive
from New Delhi via Agra |
