Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Mukundara Hills & Chambal
Ramgarh Vishdhari
Dholpur–Karauli
Baran–Jhalawar Heritage
Mukundara Hills, Chambal & Rawatbhata
Forest · River · Cliffs — One Complete Ecosystem. Tigers · Gharials · Dolphins · Otters · Vultures
Three Extraordinary Zones — One Unforgettable Trip
Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve
Rajasthan's 3rd tiger reserve spread across 759 sq km in Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar and Chittorgarh. Nestled between Mukundra and Gargola mountain ranges, bounded by four rivers. Once the royal hunting ground of Kota's Maharajas.
- Tigers relocated from Ranthambore
- Leopards — commonly sighted
- Sloth Bear, Hyena, Wolf
- Hiramana Parrot — speaks human voice!
- Natural waterfalls near Garadiya Mahadev
National Chambal Sanctuary
One of India's last pristine rivers — the Chambal flows unpolluted for 400+ km across Rajasthan, MP and UP. Home to species found almost nowhere else in India.
- Gharial — critically endangered
- Gangetic Dolphin — India's national aquatic animal
- River Otter (Kota side)
- Mugger Crocodile
- Red-crowned Roofed Turtle
- 300+ bird species including Indian Skimmer
Rawatbhata — Dam, Cliffs & Temples
Golden sandstone cliffs above the Chambal near Rawatbhata host nesting vulture colonies, ancient Baroli temples (10th century), Rana Pratap Sagar Dam and stunning waterfalls.
- Long-billed Vulture nesting colony
- Egyptian Vulture colony
- Baroli Temples — 10th century Gurjara-Pratihara
- Bhainsrorgarh Fort above the Chambal
- Geparnath & Chuliya Waterfalls
- Rana Pratap Sagar Dam views
Which Wildlife — Where to Find It
Kota Region
River Otter habitat · Chambal gorge · Garadiya Mahadev temple · Mukundra jungle entry point
Sawai Madhopur
Alligator nesting zones · Gharial banks · Rich riverside birdlife · Chambal camp sites
Dholpur Region
Gangetic Dolphin sightings · Gharial populations · Extended river safari zone
Rawatbhata Cliffs
Vulture nesting colonies · Best season: November–February · Ancient temples nearby
What You Can Do Here
Chambal Boating Safari
Float through pristine river gorges — spot gharials, dolphins, otters, muggers and hundreds of birds from the water
Garadiya Mahadev Viewpoint
Dramatic Chambal horseshoe bend view from a cliff-top Shiva temple — one of Rajasthan's most stunning landscapes
Mukundara Jungle Safari
Jeep safari through Rajasthan's least-crowded tiger reserve — leopards, sloth bears, deer and diverse birdlife
Jawahar Sagar Dam Camping
Special permission night camps near the dam — absolute wilderness, stars overhead and wildlife sounds all night
Vulture Watching
Rawatbhata cliff nesting colonies of Long-billed and Egyptian Vultures — one of Rajasthan's wildlife success stories
Waterfalls & Landscapes
Geparnath falls in dense forest, Chuliya cascade, Rana Pratap Sagar Dam vistas — stunning natural beauty
Night Stay near Chambal
Camp on the Chambal riverbank — wake to the sound of gharials basking and birds erupting at dawn
Bird Watching Tours
300+ species — Indian Skimmer, Black-necked Stork, Sarus Crane, Bar-headed Goose, raptors and waterbirds
Rock Paintings & Ancient Temples
Baroli temples, prehistoric Chambal Valley rock art, and ancient ruins — 25,000 years of human history
Chambal & Mukundara in Images
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Mukundara + Chambal Packages
Prices start from ₹4,500/person. Group discounts available. All packages include expert guide & transport.
Mukundara Nature Escape + Chambal Boating
Best for: Nature lovers and beginners. Forest safari by day, river boating for gharials and birds.
Mukundara + Rawatbhata Nature & Wildlife Tour
Best for: Wildlife, nature and soft adventure. Jungle + river + cliffs all in one journey.
Chambal Wildlife & River Exploration
Best for: Bird watchers and river wildlife lovers. Extended boat time across different Chambal zones.
Mukundara + Chambal Premium Wildlife Expedition
Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and birding specialists wanting the complete ecosystem experience.