Accessing through Agra, we drive (2 hrs) to reach the Chambal River to undertake an interesting boat safari and are face to face with a wide variety of land, shore and water birds including some rare raptors. Most birds here are those to be easily observed at Keoladeo National Park.

Indian Skimmer : However, the Chambal speciality are : Indian Skimmer observed over the sandy bank of the river - they breed here and present a spectacular sight especially while fishing over the surface of the river, inserting the long dark red bill suddenly into the water and soon returning with its bag to the mound for a well earned meal.

Raptors : Sightings of three important raptors here is of great excitement: Osprey, Bonelli's Eagle and Crested Goshawk. The Gangetic Dolphin, Marsh Crocodile, Gavial and Turtles are common features here - the Dolphin may play truant if it is extreme cold, or depending on depth of water.

Day Long : It is a wonderful experience here to be under Indian sun. Couple of hours can be sufficient to boat and walk around the Chambal region to scan the birds. Studies estimate that total bird species can be more than a hundred. If needed, stay at the local resort or return by evening for over night stay at Agra to see the Mughal architecture (Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Eitma-ud-Daula, Sikandara etc), or from here drive (3 hrs) for over night stay at Bharatpur.