About this location
A roughly 85km stretch of the Ganga between Brijghat and Narora, this is one of the few Ramsar sites in India defined by a flowing river rather than a fixed lake or marsh — protecting sandbanks and channels that support gharial, river dolphins, and dense waterbird colonies.
Species You Can Photograph in Upper Ganga River (Ramsar Stretch)
Best season guide
Peak photography conditions typically align with Jan–Dec. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.
How to Reach
- Nearest airport
- Delhi (Indira Gandhi International) Airport (~120 km)
- Nearest railway station
- Garhmukteshwar (~5 km)
By Air
Delhi (Indira Gandhi International) Airport is the nearest airport, about 120 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.
By Rail
Garhmukteshwar is the nearest railway station, about 5 km away, with Narora at the southern end. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.
By Road
The Ramsar stretch runs from Brijghat (Garhmukteshwar) on NH9, about 100 km from Delhi, down to Narora. Boat rides from Brijghat are the easiest way to look for Gangetic dolphins.
Expert Wildlife Creators in Upper Ganga River (Ramsar Stretch)
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Photography tips for Upper Ganga River (Ramsar Stretch)
Boat safaris along the protected river stretch are the only way to properly cover it — a very different format from a jeep-based park visit, closer in spirit to the Chambal river safaris.
Conservation: A Ramsar Wetland of International Importance and one of India's few river-corridor Ramsar sites, protecting a critical stretch for gharial and river dolphin recovery.
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