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As I was watching the trailer of soon to be released Sonchiriya, a story of those legendary bandits set in the beehads (ravines) of Chambal, it reminded me of my visits to that region, especially my multiple attempts at locating certain temples in Morena as well as my visits to Dholpur. This also reminds me that I thought of writing a guide for visiting the ravines years ago but never really did so. But I think the time has come now. Apart from the trailers, the film has also come up with a funny video where they dare you to visit Chambal, just to play with the general image of the region associated with Bandits. Have a look at that video before I go further.
Various parts of Chambal flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh (MP), Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh (UP) till it finally merges with Yamuna. I have also had great views of Chambal in Bhainsrorgarh, in Rajasthan. However, the bulk of the Chambal ravines are spread in one particular region, which is incidentally a tri-junction, where the borders of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan meet. You need some technical knowledge to explain as well as understand how they were formed, that too only in this part. I have no expertise in this regard but I found post on the geological aspects of Chambal. Do give it a read.
The reason why Chambal beehads became what they became, was because of their sheer topography. As a matter of fact, it is hard to describe in words and you realize what it is only when you see it. In a way, you can imagine it as an oversized ant-colony, something developed by brobdingnagian insects. There are thousands of routes through these hillocks that only locla people can figure out. This is why the bandits managed to survive here for a long time as it was hard for the authorities from outside to traverse the beehads.
This lawlessness may also be a reason for the lack of big industries here, and the resultant cleanliness of the river. Wildlife thrives here and it is one of the cleanest river in the Indian plains. Parts of this area has been declared as the National Chambal Sanctuary which is known for crocodiles, ghariyals,various types of tortoises, and dozens of avian species such as Indian skimmer, sarus crane, ruddy-shelducks, bar-headed geese etc. Migratory birds arrive here mostly in the winter. It also has a good population of Gangetic River Dolphins. Land mammals like jackals, wolves, nilgais, porcupines, hares, etc can also be seen in the ravines but they can be a bit hard to spot. Check the next section for details about visiitng the sanctuary.
Yes, it exists and it is mostly safe nowadays. The thrust towards tourism in this region only started a decade ago or so, after the last dacoits were eliminated or surrendered and the region became safe enough for travelling. Apart from these unique formations, this region forms the national Chambal Sanctuary and also there are multiple archaeological sites hidden deep inside the ravines.
Chambal Beehads or Ravines can be reached from the nearby towns like Dholpur (Rajasthan), Morena & Bhind (MP), Bah (UP) etc. You can also take boat rides along the Chambal river (explained in the next section). Dholpur and Morena are situated on the rail and road network connecting Delhi, Agra, and Gwalior, so they are not that hard to reach with a train or bus from Delhi or Agra. In fact, my first glimpse of the ravines was also from a moving train passing through these areas. You can even set up your base in Agra or Gwalior, if you need to stay in a bigger city, and then make day trips to this area.
Dholpur is the nearest from the ravines. You can even walk for 4-5 KMs from the town to reach the ravine area by the side of the Chambal river. This is how I did it when I hired a local autorickshaw guy, paid him a couple of hundred rupees to take me to the Shergarh Fort, the ruins of which is scattered all over the ravines.
As you travel along the road from Delhi to Agra to Gwalior, you first cross Dholpur and then Morena just after crossing the bridge over Chambal. A few KMs before reaching Morena, there is a place called Deori or Devri, which has a Eco Park by Madhya Pradesh Forest Department. It also has a crocodile breeding centre. It also has a guest house for tourists. Ths area is very near to the ravines.
Bah is a small town in UP which has a very affordable Forest Rest House while a nearby village called Jarar has a very expensive tourist lodge. Boat Safaris into Chambal. Boat Safaris into the Chambal Sanctuary are run from this facility. Another approach near Bah is the Nandgaon Ghat near Jaitpur, where you can cross the river on local boats at minisule rates to reach Ater Fort.
Bhind Town is a bit far off from the highway and less visited. But from here you can visit the Ater Fort, which is deep inside the ravines, and only 30 KMs from the town. Bhind is around 80 KMs from Gwalior.
All those nearby towns should have food and accommodation options. I have spent nights in some basic hotels in both Morena and Dholpur. As mentioned before, there are tourist-oriented facilities in Deori, Bah, and Jarar. If you still nee more, you can always stay in the bigger cities of Gwalior and AGra and make day trips. Agra is barely 55 KMs from Dholpur while Gwalior is around 40 Kms from Morena. Boat rides and river safaris can also be arranged in some of these places, esepcailly in Jarar and Bah. Jeep and Camel rides are also possible in these spots.
This is an ancient land. So, apart from the wildlife and the natural beauty of Chambal, there are scores of ancient temples, mostly between 1500-1000 year old ones scattered here, along with the medieval forts.
Morena is a treasure trove of archaelogical gems, that has given me my for satisfying Heritage story ever, i.e. the Bateshwar Temples. There are many other temples here like Mitavali and Kakanmath that I have yet to visit.
At that time the dacoits were very active, but he assured me we would be safe as they only committed their crimes in nearby UP and MP, returning to their hideout in Rajasthan where they would be safe from the law. I was 19 at the time, but even then I was not entirely convinced by this argument.
You will probably remember that the fort encompasses quite a large area. We did a lap of the walls, took in the view of the river and then sat down for a picnic. At this point our guide pointed out a man in robes and a turban, holding a rifle, who had appeared on the opposite wall, perhaps half a mile away. By the time we had packed up our things he had been joined by several others who began to make their way towards us. Looking back, it seems just like a film.
Thanks for sharing. I am an artist living in Noida. It seems that this is an exciting place to paint outdoor pictures with many canvases to fill. I like this deserted land and it could provide me ample opportunity to capture pure nature without much interruption.
Hi. Am passing through the ravines on a train and was googling. Came upon your blog. Great info served with humour. Thanks. I too have a blog of some sorts. If you can, do check it out. This is the last part of a short series on the Valley of Flowers.
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All these years, the ravines have guarded crocodiles, tigers and dacoits from the outside world with the seemingly impregnable mud-hillocks. Like a doting mother, the hillocks, had neglected the wrong-doings of the rebels who have lived inside the ravines and loved them unconditionally. And like most mothers, the ravines also ended up spoiling their kids who went on bringing hell to nearby regions.
The infamous ravines of Chambal are barren and infertile, and therefore, are termed as badlands. These badlands, true to their meaning, have a past of breeding the most notorious dacoits of India.
It all began in the 1930s when Daaku (dacoit) Maan Singh operated from these ravines. Maan Singh was often regarded as the Robin hood of India for he looted the rich and distributed the loot amongst the poor and needy. Seven time, steeple chase winner, national athlete Paan Singh Tomar, picked the gun only after coming to the ravines.
Ravines gave birth to women dacoits too: Phoolan Devi, raised hell, after murdering 22 men in public and thus earning the status of Bandit queen. Much before Phoolan Devi, the ravines were home to Putli Bai & Anisa Begum who were as fearsome as the indigenous tigers of Chambal.
The region around Chambal was almost barren with minimum options for agriculture. Locals were forced to poverty & many turned to the ways of a dacoit mainly because of the absence of any other alternatives to livelihood. Once someone had turned a dacoit, their families would abandon them and boycott them from the village. These outcasts would then find love and refuge in the ravines.
The ravines gave birth to the most deadly dacoits of all time. The next one was always deadlier than the previous one. In the late 90s, however, the ravines started reducing to silence. Once full of thunderous roars and shrieking cries, the ravines were now dead & silent.
The ravines now lay silent in a way that intrigues you. The rebels have abandoned the ravines now and have chosen fancier places for themselves. Not even birds visit the ravines. Years of bloodbath and torture has now marred the spirit of ravines like a bereaved elderly who spends most of their time remembering the past without any care of future.
You could stay for a couple of days in Chambal & go for a river excursion. Chambal is one of the most beautiful rivers of India and one may spot many crocodiles, fresh-water turtles, cranes and Ganges-dolphins in here. If you are an adventure seeker, club your river excursion with a walk through the Chambal ravines.
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