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 Kinnerasani
Wildlife Sanctuary : -
Location : 12-km From Paloncha, Khammam District, Andhra
Pradesh.
Coverage Area : 635.4-sq-kms.
Main Attractions : Tiger, Panther, Gaur, Chinkara.
Best Time To Visit : June To October.
This Wildlife Sanctuary lying on the Right Bank of the Godavari River
forms a part of the Dandakaranya forests in Khammam district. It is
situated 12-km from Paloncha, Khammam District. It extends over an area of
635.4-sq-kms It derives its name from the river Kinnerasani, which bisects
the sanctuary and ultimately drains into the Godavari River. The sanctuary
represents dry deciduous mixed type forests with teak, bamboo and
terminals. Other species found here are Maddi, Yepi, Yegissa, Sommi
Thandra, Bandaru, Amla, Mango, Tendu. Main attractions of the sanctuary
are the Deer Park, Kinnerasani Dam and Reservoir with Jaladrushyam Guest
house. Many perennial springs known as "Togus" flow through this sanctuary
along with Kinnerasani Rallavagu.
Flora :
Dry deciduous teak forest with bamboo, terminalias, anogeissus.
Fauna :
Animals like Cheetal, Black Bucks, Chinkaras, Chousinghas, Sambhars, Wild
Boars, Gaurs, Wild Dog, Hyena, Jackals, Sloth Bear, Panthers, Tigers, and
a variety of bird species like Peafowl, Jungle Fowl, Qualis, Partridges,
Doves, Ducks, Teals, Spoonbills, Nuktas, Open bill stork, come to nest and
graze in Kinnersani lake. Reptiles like Python, Cobra, Kraite and Vipers
can also be seen.
A holiday home glass guesthouse, Eco park near dam, Environmental
Education Centre and Luxuriant forests along the fore shore of the
Reservoir are other tourist attractions of this place
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