Chambal river banks leading up to the ravines are devoid of forests

From near Ranthambhore, up to Bhind, the river forms a rudimentary state boundary, with Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh on one side and Madhya Pradesh on the other. In the 1970s, when the government of India realised that unchecked poaching and fishing had brought the country’s gharial population to the brink of decimation, the Chambal River Valley was identified as one of the areas where a resurrection was needed. Its survival in the Chambal testifies to the river’s health.

the river’s course is flanked by mud ravines, extending to 10km on either side at times. These ravines are a unique geological feature that shifts with the annual monsoon flooding, creating a labyrinthine topography, which became particularly infamous in the ’70s and ’80s for harbouring a different kind of ‘wildlife’. The notorious dacoits of Chambal found the bewildering maze of hillocks and troughs perfect to disappear into after conducting their nefarious business. While this breed is now much dwindled, the real wildlife is, happily, thriving.

Walking trails in the ravines provide opportunities for close observation of the wide variety of plants.In Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, the visibility is high, especially as the river banks leading up to the ravines are devoid of forests.

Source: outlook india

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