National Chambal Sanctuary (Dholpur)
"The red sandstone architecture of Dholpur and the prehistoric silence of the Chambal river create a sensory contrast found nowhere else in India."
Terrain, Flora & Logistics
A 19th-century Dutch-inspired palace where peacocks roam the breakfast lawns, serving as the ultimate gateway to the Chambal ravines.
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Field Logistics
Lodges of National Chambal Sanctuary (Dholpur)
Raj Niwas Palace
The only way to experience the Chambal is to live like a Maharaja. The red sandstone architecture is a stunning contrast to the rugged ravines.
Journeys through National Chambal Sanctuary (Dholpur)
Signature expeditions featuring this territory.
Riverine Realms & Ravines
A starkly beautiful study of India’s cleanest river systems and the ancient sandstone canyons of the Vindhya Range. This expedition focuses on the resurgent tiger population of Panna and the rare Gharial, set against the backdrop of UNESCO heritage temples.
11 Days / 10 Nights
Mughal Birds & Sandstone Secrets
Sophisticated birding amidst the ancient sandstone heritage of the Golden Triangle. This is a 'Slow Travel' itinerary, focusing on the migration of the Sarus Crane and the riverine life of the Chambal, set within restored palaces.
6 Days / 5 Nights
The Crocodile & The Cat
Water-based safaris focusing on Gharials and Tigers.
8 Days / 7 Nights
Explore the Tiger Corridors.
Every destination is a piece of a larger story. Our signature expeditions weave these parks together into a seamless narrative of the wild.
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