The largest of
India's Tiger Reserves, the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Sanctuary ( 3568
sq. km.); lies in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The terrain is rugged and
winding gorges slice through the Mallamalai hills. Adjoining the reserve
is the large reservoir of the Nagarjunasagar Dam on the River Krishna.
The
dry deciduous forests with scrub and bamboo thickets provide shelter to
a range of animals from the tiger and leopard at the top of the food
chain, to deer, sloth bear, hyena, jungle cat, palm civet, bonnet
macaque and pangolin. In this unspoilt jungle, the tiger is truly
nocturnal and is rarely seen.
Best time to visitOctober
- June
AccommodationGuest Houses and Cottages near
temples within the sanctuary.
Nearest TownMacherla
(29 km)
How to get thereRail-Hyderabad (150 km)
Air-Hyderabad (150 km)
