Legend says that it was this blood of thousands of slaughtered animals that flowed as the Chambal River, whose ancient name is Charmawati. They thought it was cursed – what river has blood ...

The Chambal River carves a fascinating badland terrain, home to unique ravines and diverse wildlife. Hop on a boat safari to spot gharials, dolphins, and migratory birds in this wild wonderland.

A total of 3,453km was surveyed in UP, covering the mainstream Ganga and its tributaries, which included Chambal, Yamuna, Rapti, Sharda, Geruwa-Kauriala, Ghaghara, and part of the Gandak River.