Do you want to break free from the constant monotony of your day-to-day routine? Want to experience something adventurous and wild in its true sense but are too confused to come to any conclusion?
I am here to suggest you a place that will pump the adrenaline in every organ God has given you when you play one-on-one with nature at its wildest.
Hyderabad is the city that is closest to this wildlife sanctuary called the Nagarjunasagar Tiger Reserve in Andhra Pradesh, the ‘largest’ Tiger reserve in India.
Tags for nearby places: Hyderabad, Kurnool, Guntur, Markapur
State name: Andhra Pradesh
The wildlife expanse
Spread over an area of more than 3,000 km sq. this reserve is famous for the exotic Bengal Tiger that is facing threats of mass extinction. The famous Project Tiger was undertaken by this forest reserve in 1983 and is being implemented to date.
A soul-thrilling view of beautiful plateaus, rivers, waterfalls and dense deciduous forests which are home to a whole variety of mammals, reptiles and different species of plants will awake the nature evangelist in you.
You can even spot the King Cobra and the Indian Python here, getting goosebumps already?
Major attraction
Saileswaram serpent waterfall, Sajjangarh fort, Ruins of Nagarjuna viswa vidyalam, Nagarjuna and srisailam project dams, Ethipothala waterfalls, Octopusview point, Bheemuni kolanu
How to reach this adventure planet?
Firstly it is important for you to take the visit permit from the Field Director of the Forest Reserve, I have enclosed his details at the end.
– Hyderabad is 216 km from the Nagarjunasagar reserve by road, you can easily haul buses to your destination or book a cab according to your choice
– Other close-by areas near the reserve are Kurnool, Guntur, and Markapur which take you directly to the sanctuary by State Transport
Bus/Car/Airinformation
Flights till Hyderabad, state transport available
Various memorable activities
The major attractions at the Nagarjunasagar Tiger reserve, apart from the exciting wildlife species are the beautiful waterfalls-Saileswaram serpent waterfall, Ethipothala, and Chaleswaram fall being just some of them.
Ancient ruins of the Nagarjuna Viswa Vidyalam which was run by the great Buddhist scholar Nagarjunacharyra are also found here. Temples symbolizing the mythological stories of the grand dynasties of the medieval world and our mighty Gods are one of the major attractions of this abundant reserve. These ruins surrounded by the forest cover transport you deeper into the wild and ancient ways in which the generations before us used to live.
The two mammoth project dams called the Nagarjunasagar and Srisailam dam will show you the might of the modern against the natural backdrop of River Krishna and the grand waterfalls.
Where to stay?
Accommodation is available in the Guest Houses and cottages in the Reserve itself near the temples within the sanctuary. Suites are available in the Forest Rest Houses and lodging is available in the PWD guesthouses at Nagarjunasagar as well.
Months for travelling/ Ideal time
October to June, avoid hot summers
When to visit?
October to June is the best time to visit Nagarjunasagar as the months after June would be too hot for you to spot any animals as they prefer to hide in the valleys at this time.
Dial 852486098 to contact the Field Director and set off for the spine-chilling journey of your life.
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