📍 Chambal Gorge · 30 km from Kota, Rajasthan

Cruise the Chambal River gorge — Kota & Jawahar Sagar

Glide between towering cliffs on the Chambal — crocodiles and otters along the banks, panther and sloth bear on the slopes, raptors and vultures overhead. Two routes, daily departures, expert local boatmen.

300+bird species
2–2.5hour cruises
Oct–Junbest season
★ 4.7visitor rating

The experience

Two motorboat safari routes on the Chambal River near Kota — the Kota gorge run from Chambal Garden to the Garadia Mahadev viewpoint (18 km, 2 hr), and the longer Jawahar Sagar stretch to Jhawar Island (24 km, 2.5 hr). Calm waters, sheer gorge walls, and some of Rajasthan's richest riverine wildlife.

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Crocodiles & otters

Basking on the banks and rocky shallows; otters in the calm pools.

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Panther & sloth bear

Seen on the gorge slopes along the Jawahar Sagar route.

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Raptors, owls & vultures

Plus 300+ resident and migratory birds through the season.

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Safe & guided

Life jackets provided; experienced local boatman on every boat.

🕗 Departures 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM ⛴️ From Chambal Garden / Jawahar Sagar 👥 4–10 people per boat 🚗 Kota · Jawahar Sagar ~30 km
⚠️ Seasonal note: Cruises run best October–June; operations may pause during the monsoon (Jul–Sep) or high-water releases from the dam. Your slot is confirmed by the operator on WhatsApp after you book — exact timing can shift with water conditions.

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