Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary – a serene view of the lake and forest. Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary , established in 1952 , is situated around historic Pakhal Lake in Telangana. Pakhalashoknagar Village is in Khanapur Mandal, Warangal District , while the wider sanctuary landscape extends into the present-day Mahabubabad region. The sanctuary derives its name from Pakhal Lake. Its notified area is approximately 860.20 square kilometres and Pakhal Lake Wildl…

Papikonda National Park – formerly protected as Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary – is a major protected area in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh , extending across the forested landscapes along the Godavari River . The park is renowned for its lush green hills, deep river gorges, rich biodiversity, and the famous Papikondalu boat cruise through the scenic Papikonda range. The name “Papikondalu” is associated with the distinctive, winding hills and …

Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Eturnagaram, Mulugu district, Telangana , about 90 km from Warangal and approximately 250 km from Hyderabad . Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1953 by the erstwhile Hyderabad Government, it is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in Telangana . The sanctuary covers approximately 806.15 square kilometres of southern tropical dry deciduous forest, with the Godavari River forming an important part of the …

🦌 Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park: Hyderabad’s Blackbuck Sanctuary Established 1975 | ~15 sq km | Blackbuck (Jinka), Cheetal, 80+ Migratory Birds | Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad 📍 Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park is a protected deer park located in Vanasthalipuram, Saheb Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana . Established in 1975 to honour Lord Mahavir on his 2500th birth anniversary, it spans approximately 15 square kilometres of …