Ken Gharial Sanctuary, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh India

The Ken Gharial Sanctuary is one of the very limited number of sanctuaries in India that is sincerely dedicated to breeding programs and proper housing of Gharials, a cousin of the mighty crocodiles. They are sometimes referred to as 'Indian Gharials' or 'Gavials'. They are characterized by their exceedingly elongated and unbelievably slender snouts that invariably demarcates them from their evolutionary contemporaries, the crocodiles. The Ken Gharial Sanctuary is positioned at the rendezvous point of the twin rivers, namely, Ken and Khudar. Being positioned inside the premises of the Chattarpur district approximately 24 kilometers away from Khajuraho, the Ken Gharial Sanctuary is a popular destination that is frequently visited by animal enthusiasts.

Apart from Gharial, many other species can be spotted here. Wild boar, Chinkara, blue bull, peacock and chital are some among them. This is a beautiful sanctuary to visit; specifically wild life enthusiasts will have the rare chance of getting a view of Gharial.