National Chambal Sanctuary, Sahsonचंबल अभयारण्य सहसों
Boat past gharial and dolphins on the cleanest river in the north. November to March only.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereEtawah, Uttar Pradesh
Kanpur & Lower Doab
Kanpur & Lower Doab
Best time to visit15 November to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbySahson, Etawah Jn
EntryForest department permit · boat ₹1500-2500 per trip
ClosuresUsually closed 15 June to 31 October. Boat safaris stop for the monsoon while the Chambal is in spate and the gharial nest.
About National Chambal Sanctuary, Sahson
The Chambal is the cleanest big river in north India and the sanctuary along it holds most of the wild gharial left in the world, plus mugger, Gangetic dolphin, Indian skimmer and eight species of turtle. Boats go out from Sahson and Bhareh on the Etawah side from November to March; permits come from the forest office. Mornings are best, when the gharial haul out on the sandbanks.
What to see and do
- Gharial basking on sandbanks
- Gangetic dolphins
- Indian skimmers and black-bellied terns
- Boat safari through the ravines
- Turtle nesting beaches in spring
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
More places in Etawah
- Bhareh Fort and PachnadaEtawah, Uttar Pradesh · FortsFive rivers meeting below a Rajput fort in dacoit ravine country. Take a local along.
- Etawah Safari ParkEtawah, Uttar Pradesh · Wildlife & Tiger ReservesBus safaris past Asiatic lions in the Fisher Forest outside Etawah. Closed Mondays.
- Kali Vahan TempleEtawah, Uttar Pradesh · Temples & ShrinesEtawah's old Kali temple, full at Navratri, a short stop otherwise.
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