Chambal

         The Chambal river originates in Kota, Rajasthan and merges with the Yamuna at Bhareh. The river passes through sandy ravines which are famous for its dreaded dacoits.

The Chambal River is a 650-mile river flowing from the Vindhya Mountains of north central India eastward into the Jumna River. The Jumna in turn originates in the Himalayas and empties into the Ganges River. The Chambal is one of the few places remaining in India with enough unpolluted water that it can support Ganges River Dolphins.

Chambal River Basin is located in eastern Rajasthan, Banas and Mahi Basins lie to its west, and Gambhir and Parbati Basins to its north. Its eastern and southern edges border Madhya Pradesh State. Chambal River Basin extends over parts of Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Jhalawar, Kota, Baran and Dholpur Districts. The total catchment area of the Basin is 31,460 km2. The western part of the Basin is marked by hilly terrain belonging to the Vindhyan chain, with fairly sloping terrain along the Chambal River and its tributaries.