Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/l9F_TFkPNBQ
Location: “Kinnerasani Wild Life Sanctuary, MMF4+6QV, Kinnerasani Project Rd, Kinnersani, Telangana 507101”
Reference: https://cza.nic.in/uploads/documents/zoos/information/hindi/22.pdf
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest
located in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, India.
The wildlife sanctuary is spread over an area of 635.40 km2 (157,010
acres) with the picturesque Kinnerasani Lake with densely forested islands in
the middle of the sanctuary. It is 15 km (9.3 mi) from the district's
headquarters is in Kothagudem and
25 km (16 mi) from temple town Bhadrachalam.
This wildlife sanctuary has a forest mixed with dense
scrub and meadows. It comes under the Eastern Highlands moist deciduous
forests.
The Deer Park has the Kinnerasani Dam and on the side
of the big lake, there is boating available. Boating, walking through the deer
park, and a walk through the Dam, crossing it over to the other side provides a
very good experience for tourists and makes it a very good day’s out place.
There is a ticket at a very nominal price at entrance,
the vehicle goes inside and through to the Deer park and after that to the
boating area as well on one of the Dam too. There is a good parking on one side
of the Dam, after which one can walk a long way down to the other side. One can
even go down through the stairs at the bottom of the Dam.
How
to Reach:
By Air: Nearest Airport is Hyderabad around 312 KMs
By Train: Nearest Railways station is Bhadrachalam
around 23 KMs
By Road: Nearest ICBT is Paloncha around 13 KMs. It is
best of have your own vehicle though.
Tickets:
Adult: Rs 20
Children: Rs 10
Timings:
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM