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RESERVE YOUR RIVERSIDE ESCAPE
01 _ WELCOME TO MELA CAMP
A Safari Lodge
Where the Chambal Still Runs Wild
Chambal Wildlife Safari – Mela Camp is a riverside eco-safari lodge set within the 125-acre Arjun Stud Farms estate in Jarar (Bah, Agra), just 90 minutes from the Taj Mahal. The lodge offers guided boat safaris, jeep safaris, heritage walks and village experiences across the National Chambal Sanctuary — home to gharials, Gangetic dolphins and 320+ bird species.
Boat safaris with skilled naturalists on India's cleanest river
Heritage cottages on a historic 125-acre fairground estate
Conservation-led stays, 90 minutes from the Taj Mahal
ACRES OF PRIVATE ESTATE
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BIRD SPECIES RECORDED
02 _ ADVENTURES & DISCOVERIES
Choose Your Chambal Experience
03 _ STAY WITH US
Cottages & Suites at Mela Camp
Dolphin Cottage
Experience an exclusive wildlife-inspired stay celebrating the Gangetic River Dolphin, one of the most remarkable species of...
DELUXE COTTAGE
Details Here About Our Room Experience elegance and comfort in every detail. Our rooms and suites are...
LUXURY COTTAGE
Details Here About Our Room Our thoughtfully designed rooms, world-class amenities, and exceptional service make high-end comfort...
04 _ WHY MELA CAMP?
The Chambal, Done Right
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Prime Location
Set inside the National Chambal Sanctuary landscape — a 400 km protected river stretch covering 1,235 sq km, granted Protected Area status in 1979 to save the gharial.
Trace Forgotten Trails. Chase River Winds. Let Curiosity Lead You.
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Expert Naturalist Guides
Our boatmen and guides have tracked this river for years. They know where gharials bask, where dolphins surface, and where the Indian Skimmer nests.
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Conservation at the Core
Run under the Chambal Eco Preservation & Welfare Society (est. 2014), every stay supports habitat protection and local livelihoods.
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90 Minutes from the Taj Mahal
The perfect wild extension to an Agra itinerary — reach us by an easy drive from Agra, Gwalior or Etawah.
Farm-Fresh Flavours
from the Fields of Chambal
Passion On Plate
Three in-house dining spaces serve regional Braj and North Indian cuisine alongside continental comfort food — much of it grown on our own agricultural farms. Bonfire dinners, riverside breakfasts and packed safari hampers on request.
- Farm-to-table regional cuisine
- Bonfire dinners & safari breakfasts
The Mela Kitchen
From slow-cooked village recipes to fresh tandoor breads under open skies — dining here is part of the safari.
07_STORIES FROM THE RIVER
Read from the Chambal Journal
Gharial vs Crocodile: How to Tell Them Apart on the Chambal
India’s most endangered crocodilian lives here in its largest...
08 _ BOOK YOUR STAY NOW
Reserve Your Stay
The river is calling — gharials at first light, dolphins by noon, campfires by night. Plan your Chambal safari today and we’ll fit the experience to your dates and budget.
