India, Nov. 3 -- Just an hour from Agra, the Chambal River feels like another world entirely. Flowing wild and unpolluted through ravines that once hid dacoits, this 1,000-kilometre river harbours one of India's richest freshwater ecosystems. It's home to 90 percent of the country's gharials, the endangered Gangetic dolphin, and a dazzling array of migratory birds. Few know that this quiet riverine landscape, protected as part of the National Chambal Sanctuary, offers a rewarding wildlife safari - a signature experience by TravelWith, an Agra-based collective founded by wildlife photographer and naturalist Kunal Jain.

Chambal safari: Excerpts from the interview with Kunal Jain When people ask you, "Why should I visit Chambal?", what do y...