| KAWAL
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY |
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Kawal Sanctuary, spread over 893
square km, is densely covered with teak,
bamboo and other dry deciduous trees.
Animals found here include Cheetal,
Nilgai, Sloth Bear and Tiger. There
are also a vast variety of birds. The best
time to visit the sanctuary is between November
and May. There is a provision
for staying at the Forest Guest House
in Jannaram by arranging with
the Divisional Forest Officer.
To get there:
Rail: Nearest rail head
is Mancherial
Road: State buses are available
from Hyderabad
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| SRISAILAM
SANCTUARY |
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Covering an area of 3,568 square km, the
Nagarjuna Sagar - Srisailam sanctuary
is spread over Guntur, Prakasam, Kurnool,
Mahboobbnagar and Nalgonda districts.
It is 130 km from Hyderabad.
River Krishna runs through this sanctuary
and cuts through the gorge of the Nallamalai
Hills. The wildlife sighted here includes
Mugger Crocodiles, Indian giant Squirrel,
Black Bucks, Wolves, Jackals and Tigers.
A good time to visit is between October
and May.
To get there:
Road: State buses connect
the sanctuary to all important towns of
the state
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| NELAPATTU
BIRD SANCTUARY |
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Spread over 4,404 square km, this bird
sanctuary is situated on the east coast
in the Nellore district, 100 km north of
Chennai. Grey pelicans can be found nesting
on the Barringtonia trees near a small irrigation
tank. Other nesting birds include Cormorants,
White Ibis and Open Bill Storks.
The sanctuary is best accessible from Chennai
by road over the Chennai-Calcutta National
highway.
Accomodation is available at the PWD Rest
House in Sulurpet by arranging with the
Executive Engineer, PWD, Nellore.
To get there:
Road: Regular State bus
service available from Chennai. Also from
Hyderabad and other imprtant towns, including
Nellore.
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| PAKHAL
SANCTUARY |
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Pakhal sanctuary, situated 130 km
from Hyderabad, is located in Warangal
district. It derives its name from the
well known Pakhal lake, built by
Kakatiya kings around 1213 A.D. The
Pakhal sanctuary is spread over 860
square km and is known for its Spotted
Deer, Sambar, Ducks, Teals, Spoon Bills
and Storks.
Season time stretches between November
to June. Visitors can stay at
the Forest Rest House at Pakhal by
arranging with the Divisional Forest Officer,
Wildlife Management, Warangal.
To get there:
Road: Regular state bus
service available from Hyderabad, Warangal
and all other important towns of the state
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POCHARAM SANCTUARY |
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Pocharam sanctuary extends over
an area of 130 square km. in the districts
of Medak and Nizamabad and
is located along the shores of the Pocharam
lake, near Medak. The sanctuary is 120
km from Hyderabad. Small water pools and
low hills dot the whole terrain. Flamingos,
Quails, Cheetah, Wild Boar are some
of the animals spotted here. Visiting season
extends from October to May. Government
accommodation is available by arranging
with the Executive Engineer, I&P, Medak.
To get there:
Road: Regular State bus
service available from Hyderabad and other
important towns of the state
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