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Andhra Pradesh Wildlife Tour

The dense forests in mountainous expanse offers literal habitat to the wildlife. Andhra Pradesh, being a large state, has adequate conditions and environment for the fauna to settle here. In the presence of wide range of animals and birds, along with rich vegetation, the Government took the initiative to make these creatures feel safe. So, away from the bustling city life, they declared certain areas as wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. In the list of wildlife sanctuaries of the country, there are innumerable national parks and sanctuaries that are contributed by the third largest state of India. Click on the following links to know more about the important wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of Andhra Pradesh.

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Wildlife in Andhra Pradesh

Wildlife Tours in Andhra Pradesh is very popular among tourists. Wildlife in Andhra Pradesh includes rare varieties of animals and birds. There are many wildlife and bird sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh. The deciduous forest, the mangrove belt and the green coastal belt offers natural habitat to different kinds of animals. Some of the animals found in the region are Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Panther, Tiger and Jackal Muntjack.

Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary :
Coringa was declared a sanctuary in 1978 not because of fauna, but to protect the amazing mangrove vegetation of the on the Godavari estuary. Coringa national Park is situated on the backwater of Sea which are extremely supportive conditions for mangrove plantations. This also prove to be a great habitat for salt water crocodiles. Though it is more famous for the variety of reptiles and birds founde here. Around 120 species of bird like Pelicans, Storks, Herons, flamingos, ducks and many rare species have been seen in Coringa Wildlife sanctuary. Apart from Salt water crocodiles, Otter which are also endangered, fishing cats, jackals, and sea turtles are found here. October to May is the best time to visit this wonderful wildlife sanctuary. It is located around 20 Km from Kakinada on Kakinada-Yanam route.

Eturnagaram Sanctuary:
Etunagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is a park where you can see a good amalgamation of flora and fauna. Situated at a distance of around 90 Km from Warangal , Etunagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the oldest sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh. It covers an area of 806 sq. km of dense forests and green grasslands. The flora is generally southern tropical dry deciduous teak and many of its other forms. You will also find other species like Thiruman, Bamboo, and Maddi. Amidst the deep forests, you can sight animals like tiger, sloth bear, chinkara, black buck, four horned antelope and many endangered species. Try to make you visit to the park between October and January as this is the best time to get maximum sightings. Along with this, the climate is also quite favorable and the nature is also at its cleanest and greenest after the monsoon. There are number of buses from Warangal that connect the city to Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary.

Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary:
Located between the districts of Prakasam and Kurnool, this sanctuary features woods of deciduous trees like teak, albizzia, shisham and bamboo. The major animals found here are tiger, panther, monkey, chinkara and a variety of reptiles.

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park:
Situated amidst mesmerizing setting of eastern Ghats on three sides and Bay of Bengal studding the fourth side, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is arguably the visually most appealing national parks in Andhra Pradesh. The park covering an area of approximately 625 acres was thrown open to public in the year 1977. For more precise and effective sightseeing inside the park, it is neatly divided into different sections according to the type of animals. There are sections for primates, carnivores, small carnivores, mammals, reptiles and birds. There are more than 80 species of animals in the zoo with around 800 animals. The main animals are common langur, tigers, lions, wolves, rhesus monkey. There are number of bird species too like grey pelicans, painted stork, peacocks, pied hornbills and many more. The park is open from 9 AM till 5 PM on all days except Mondays. It is situated on NH 5 around four Km from Visakhapatnam railway station. You can hire a taxi to go to the zoo from the station.

Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary:
It is nearby Chittoor and is covered by tropical thorn shrubs and bushes. Cheetah, Porcupine, Wild Boar and Elephant are the major animals to be seen in this sanctuary.

Some other prominent Wildlife Sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh are Kolleru Lake Bird Sanctuary, Mrigavani National Park, Nehru Zoological Park Hyderabad and Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary. All of them have a unique charm and glory of their own. The conservation of forests and the preservation of wild, rare and precious animal species are featured in more or less all these sanctuaries.

Apart from these, Wildlife Sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh also suggests to visit the Nagarjunsagar Wildlife Sanctuary. It is located in the Nallamalai Hills. The geological formations, vegetation and the topography of this area is well-suited to the wild animals. The most important animal found here is the tiger. The thorny bushes nearby are habituated by a number of black bucks.

Alisagar Deer Park
Alisagar Deer Park is another scenic wildlife sanctuary to visit in Nadhra Pradesh. The parks is dotted with beautiful hillocks, man made lakes and splendid flower gardens making it one of the best places to go for wildlife seeing. The park gets its name for the number of deer species it is home to. It is a famous point for family picnics and weekend outing for many locales. Alisagar Deer Park was constructed in 1931 by a Nizam. Situated just few kilometers from Nizamabad, the parks is easily accessible by regular bus service form the town.