Things to do around Rajniwas Palace Dholpur

National Chambal Sanctuary-Explore the National Chambal Sanctuary which is a 400 km protected stretch of the river. A safari takes you on a four-hour ride down the River Chambal, drifting past gharials basking on the sandbanks, marsh crocodiles and turtles sunning themselves on the rocks and a wealth of birds fluttering around. The place is just 4 km away. In fact, so rich is the bird-life during the winter months that it warrants an exclusive birding holiday in itself.

THE RIVER SAFARI
The calm and gentle waters of the Chambal River are best explored on boats and the River Safari provides spectacular opportunities to view the wildlife. The Chambal Safari boatmen are exceptionally skilled at cutting the boat engines, and manoeuvring as close to the birds and animals as possible without disturbing them. Trained naturalists accompany visitors and provide expert information on the Chambal wildlife. The River Safari is a most relaxing, enjoyable and special experience.

The Machkund temple – It is a pilgrim stronghold in Dholpur, and this temple is located at a distance of four kilometres from the main city. This is a very ancient and sacred place, and it is an important pilgrim destination for all Hindus.

Chambal Ravines– Hire a jeep to explore the ravines of Chambal once infested with the ‘Chambal Dakus’.  The Chambal Ravines (altitude 200-500m) are the product of centuries of soil erosion by flood and rain waters. They form an incredible maze of intertwining mud cliffs, with tropical dry scrub forest vegetation, that provide shelter for numerous birds, mammals and reptiles.

One can also visit Van Vihar Wildlife sanctuary and Talab Shahi water body nearby.