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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.
Accommodation
: Rest House at Paloncha & Kothagudem.
Arrival Information :
-- By Rail : Nearest railway station is at
Bhadrachalam, which is about 25-km from Kinnerasani.
-- By Air :
-- By Road : Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located
at about 12-km from Paloncha in Khammam district of Andhra
Pradesh.
-- Nearby Excursions :-- Nearby Cities :
 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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