Area:
591-sq-kms/59,100 ha
Established In: 1978 as a sanctuary..
Location: 50-km From Rajahmundry, Spreading Over Three Districts Of Khammam,
East And West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Description:
Nestled in fertile Godavari basin is one of the finest representative forests
of the eastern ghats known for the big cats like Tiger, Leopard and the large
herbivores is also a treasure trove of the birds.It lies on the left and right
banks of the river Godavari and cuts through the Papikonda hill range of Eastern
Ghats.
Papikonda is part of the precipitous Papikonda range (150-1,350m). The river
Godavari cuts through the preciptious Papikonda range through a picturesque
gorge.Varied and multifarious streams emanating from covers of the hill make
the Papikonda forest vegetation luxuriant. All these constitute to make the
area into a typical ecological, facinal and geomorphological zone.
Visiting Season:
November To June
Access:
By Rail Nearest railway station is at Rajahmundry.
By
Road: Papikonda sanctuary is 50-km from Rajahmundry and is well connected by
road.
Accommodation
Forest rest house is available at Rajahmundry, Maredumilli, Kannapuram
Wildlife
Flora : The different species of flora found here are Tectona Grandis,
Terminalias, Tomentosa, Lagerstroemia Lanceolata, Latifolia, Albizzia Amara,
Albizzia Lebbeck. Dendrocalamus Strictus Bambusa Arundinacea.
Fauna : The habitat is suited for Tigers, Gaurs, Panther and other
animals like Spotted Deer, Four Horned Antelope, Sambar, Hyena, Jackals, Sloth
Bear, Muggers. The presence of Gharials was also reported. A variety of both
resident and migratory birds are found along river Godavari and its tributaries.
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SUGGESTED TOURS
Wild
Wonders of North India
Duration: 14 nights/15 days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra - Lucknow
- Dudhwa - Lucknow - Delhi
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Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary