Chambal Boat Safari

After the dust and adrenaline of a Ranthambore jungle safari, the Chambal Boat Safari offers something quieter: a motorized boat ride on the Chambal River, one of the best riverine wildlife habitats in India. The tour pairs the boat safari with roundtrip travel between your hotel in Ranthambore and the river, so the whole outing is arranged for you.

The day starts with a pickup from your hotel in Ranthambore. You travel to Palighat in an Innova, covering the roughly one-hour distance in comfort, and the same vehicle brings you back after your time on the river.

On the water, the wildlife takes over. As the boat moves along the river, you have chances of seeing gharials, turtles and marsh crocodiles along the banks and in the shallows, and if you are lucky, river dolphins may surface nearby. None of the sightings can be promised, which is part of what makes each trip on the river different.

The area around the Chambal is also home to a remarkable variety of birds. Herons, kingfishers, storks, eagles and many other species live along the river, which makes the boat safari a natural fit for birdwatchers, nature lovers and wildlife photographers who want unhurried viewing from the water.

The boat and entry fees are covered by the booking, and inclusions can vary by option, so check the option-wise details before booking. Rayna's team arranges the trip end to end and stays reachable through the details on your booking voucher if you have questions before the day.

• Take a calm boat safari on the unspoilt Chambal River, away from the jeep tracks of Ranthambore.
• Watch for turtles, crocodiles, gharials and countless bird species as you cruise the river on a motorized boat.
• Discover one of the best riverine wildlife habitats in India, with river dolphins a possibility if you are lucky.
• Travel between your Ranthambore hotel and Palighat in an Innova, with the roughly one-hour drive each way arranged for you.
• A natural choice for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

• Boat and entry fees
• Resort pickup and drop
• Note: please check option-wise inclusions before booking

• Expert tracker
• Anything additional to what is mentioned in the inclusions

1. Shortly after completing your booking, you will receive your tour confirmation voucher by email.
2. If it does not arrive, check your spam or junk folder, or notify the online support team.
3. Download the voucher and present it at the venue.

• A valid government-issued photo ID or passport is mandatory for entry.
• All bookings are subject to availability and final reconfirmation; time slots are guaranteed only once confirmed within 24 hours.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in transfer vehicles or during tours.
• Transfers are on a point-to-point basis unless stated otherwise.
• No refunds, amendments or cancellations apply for unused, missed, partially used or no-show services.
• Outside food and beverages may not be allowed as per venue regulations.
• Late arrival, missed transfers or no-shows are treated as cancellations with no refund, and guests who miss a transfer must arrange their own transportation.
• Waiting time may occur during peak hours, weekends or public holidays.
• Schedules and routes are subject to change due to traffic, weather or operational conditions.