Wildlife - Tour in Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary

Location : Spreading over East Godavari, West Godavari & Khammam Districts. Located 50 Kms from Rajahmundry.

Area : 591 Sq. kms.

Best Time to Visit : October to May.

Access: Rail : Nearest railway station is at Rajahmundry. Road: Papikonda sanctuary is 50-km from Rajahmundry and is well connected by road.

Introduction : Set amidst the fertile Godavari basin, this 591 Sq. Kms forest sanctuary has typical vegetation of the eastern ghats. Papikonda is part of the precipitous Papikonda range (150-1,350m). The river Godavari cuts through the preciptious Papikonda range through a picturesque gorge. Visitors can also enjoy a boat ride from Rajahmundry upstream on the river Godavari with packed lunch.

Wildlife Species : Animals that can be spotted at the Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary are tiger, panther, gaur, cheetal, chowsingha, sambar, black buck, mouse deer, barking deer, sloth bear, apart from marsh crocodile and a variety of birds.

Flora : The different species of flora found here are tectona grandis, terminalias, tomentosa, lagerstroemia lanceolata, latifolia, albizzia amara, albizzia lebbeck.