Chambal Safari Kota — Boat Safari Ticket Price

Q: Where does the Chambal boat safari in Kota start?

Boats depart from Chambal Garden in Kota for the Garadia Mahadev gorge route, and from Jawahar Sagar for the longer Jhawar Island route. Your exact boarding point and time are confirmed on WhatsApp after booking.

Q: How much does the Chambal boat safari cost?

Both routes are 2200 per person, all-inclusive. A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 people are allowed per boat.

Q: How long is the boat safari?

The Chambal Garden to Garadia Mahadev route is about 2 hours (18 km). The Jawahar Sagar to Jhawar Island route is about 2.5 hours (24 km).

Q: How do I book a Chambal boat safari in Kota?

Choose your route, date and group size on the site and submit. Your booking is then confirmed on WhatsApp at +91 79766 78497. Payment is handled directly with the operator.

Cruise the Chambal River gorge — Kota & Jawahar Sagar

Glide between towering cliffs on the Chambal — crocodiles and otters along the banks, panther and sloth bear on the slopes, raptors and vultures overhead. Two routes, daily departures, expert local boatmen.

300+bird species

2–2.5hour cruises

Oct–Junbest season

₹2,200per person

The experience

Two motorboat safari routes on the Chambal River near Kota — the Kota gorge run from Chambal Garden to the Garadia Mahadev viewpoint (18 km, 2 hr), and the longer Jawahar Sagar stretch to Jhawar Island (24 km, 2.5 hr). Calm waters, sheer gorge walls, and some of Rajasthan's richest riverine wildlife.

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Crocodiles & otters

Basking on the banks and rocky shallows; otters in the calm pools.

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Panther & sloth bear

Seen on the gorge slopes along the Jawahar Sagar route.

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Raptors, owls & vultures

Plus 300+ resident and migratory birds through the season.

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Safe & guided

Life jackets provided; experienced local boatman on every boat.

🕗 Departures 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM ⛴️ From Chambal Garden / Jawahar Sagar 👥 4–10 people per boat 🚗 Kota · Jawahar Sagar ~30 km

⚠️ Seasonal note: Cruises run best October–June; operations may pause during the monsoon (Jul–Sep) or high-water releases from the dam. Your slot is confirmed by the operator on WhatsApp after you book — exact timing can shift with water conditions.

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About us

Chambal Boat Safari is a small, owner-run operation dedicated to showing you the wild heart of the Chambal — safely, personally, and with respect for the river.

Jishan Ali Mansuri

Co-Founder · CAT Hospitality LLP

Co-founder of CAT Hospitality LLP and of Jawai Safari, one of Rajasthan's most respected leopard-safari names. Jishan leads guest experience and safety on the Chambal.

Shaurya Bathla

Co-Founder · CAT Hospitality LLP

Co-founder of CAT Hospitality LLP and partner in Jawai Safari. Shaurya runs operations on the ground — boatmen, guides and logistics — so every safari runs smoothly.

We are the team behind Jawai Safari, one of Rajasthan's trusted names for leopard safaris. Jawai taught us something simple: guests remember trips that are run personally, kept safe, and rooted in real local knowledge — not packaged in bulk. Chambal Boat Safari is us bringing that same philosophy to the Chambal gorge near Kota.

Operated by CAT Hospitality LLP, every safari is coordinated directly with you — we confirm your boarding point, group size and the day's water conditions over WhatsApp, so nothing is left to a faceless booking desk. Our boats are handled by experienced local boatmen, life jackets are worn by everyone, and groups are kept small so the water stays calm and the wildlife stays close.

The Chambal is one of India's last clean rivers and a stronghold for gharial, mugger crocodile, smooth-coated otters and more than 300 species of birds. We run our cruises with respect for that — no chasing, no feeding, no noise — because the surest way to protect this landscape is to let people quietly fall in love with it.

Owner-runBooked and coordinated by the founders, not a call centre.

Safety firstLife jackets for all, experienced boatmen, small groups.

Local & authenticReal Kota boatmen and first-hand knowledge of the gorge.

Wildlife-respectfulQuiet, low-impact cruising through the sanctuary.

Where to find us

Book online here, on WhatsApp, or at our Kota office. On your safari day you head to the boarding point we confirm with you — not the booking office. They are in different locations, so please double-check before you set out.

Booking office

Chambal Boat Safari Booking

H.16, Subhash Vihar Rd, Anantpura,
Kota, Rajasthan 324005

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Boarding point · Route 1

Chambal Garden

Kishorepura, Kota. Departure for the Garadia Mahadev gorge cruise — 2 hr · 18 km.

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Boarding point · Route 2

Jawahar Sagar Dam

Departure for the Jhawar Island wildlife cruise — 2.5 hr · 24 km.

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Questions? WhatsApp or call +91 79766 78497 · Safaris run Oct–Jun

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before booking a Chambal boat safari in Kota.

Where does the Chambal boat safari in Kota start?

Boats depart from Chambal Garden in Kota for the Garadia Mahadev gorge route, and from Jawahar Sagar for the longer Jhawar Island route. Your exact boarding point and time are confirmed on WhatsApp after booking.

How much does the Chambal boat safari cost?

The ticket price is ₹2,200 per person on both routes, all-inclusive — no separate entry ticket. A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 people are allowed per boat.

What wildlife can I see on the safari?

Crocodiles, gharials and otters along the banks; panther and sloth bear on the gorge slopes (Jawahar Sagar route); plus raptors, owls, vultures and over 300 resident and migratory birds.

What is the best season for the Chambal boat safari?

October to June is the best time. Cruises may pause during the monsoon (July–September) or during high-water releases from the dam.

How long is the boat safari?

The Chambal Garden to Garadia Mahadev route is about 2 hours (18 km). The Jawahar Sagar to Jhawar Island route is about 2.5 hours (24 km).

How do I book a Chambal boat safari in Kota?

Choose your route, date and group size above and submit — your booking is then confirmed on WhatsApp at +91 79766 78497. Payment is handled directly with the operator.

Cruise the Chambal River gorge — Kota & Jawahar Sagar