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CHAMBAL

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NATIONAL CHAMBAL SANCTUARY

The Chambal River, known in ancient Indian texts as Charmanyavati, is believed to have originated from the blood of thousands of cows sacrificed by the Aryan King Rantideva. This “unholy” beginning may have contributed to its survival, remaining untouched and unpolluted through the centuries. Today, Chambal is one of India’s most pristine rivers.

The Chambal Ravines (altitude 200-500m), formed by centuries of soil erosion by flood and rainwater, create an extraordinary landscape of intertwining mud cliffs. These rugged ravines, covered in tropical dry scrub forest, provide a rich habitat for an array of birds, mammals and reptiles....read more