Kanakagiri Reserve Forest is a large forest landscape spread across the Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts of Telangana. The forest is associated with the Tallada Range of the Sathupally Forest Division and includes the Puligundala Eco-Tourism Project. The wider reserve is reported to cover approximately 20,000 hectares, while the Khammam District Administration describes the forest block associated with Puligundala as approximately 14,4…

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 hill range. The wildlife sanctuary was established in 1978, and the protected area was s…

Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana , approximately 24 km from Kothagudem and 12 km from Palvancha . Covering approximately 635.4 square kilometres , the sanctuary was initially notified in 1977 , with its final notification issued in 1999 . It forms part of the forest landscape of Dandakaranya and the Godavari basin. The sanctuary derives its name from the Kinnerasani River , a tributary of the Godavar…

Shamirpet Lake (also known as Pedda Cheruvu) is an artificial lake located in Shamirpet, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana , near Hyderabad. The lake is associated with the historical landscape of the region and is a popular destination for photography, birdwatching and outdoor visits. The district administration's tourism account attributes the lake's construction to a local jagirdar, although its precise construction date and histo…