Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary

Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, is one of the well known tourist destinations, where one can enjoy nature and the wildlife at the same time. 

Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary has an area of 591 square kilometers and was established in the year 1978. located at about 50 kilometers  from Rajahmundry in the district of Khammam of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The  Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary represents the tropical forest on the eastern ghats of the India.

You can find a wide variety of plants and shrubs grow and that make the vegetation of the place rich and vibrant, other than the fauna in the park. 

Trees like Tectona grandis, Tominalias, Tomentosa, Lagerstroemis Lanceolata, Albizzia and others are found in the park. Other than Tigers and Leopards one can find Spotted Deer, Antelopes, Sambar, Hyena, Sloth Bear, Muggers and Gharials. 

The Wildlife Sanctuary has an environmental education center and Museum located inside to develop the interest and taste for wildlife among the students and the other visitors . Safaris and river trips are arranged regularly on the river Godavari. 

The months after monsoon that is from November to June  will be the best time to visit the wildlife Sanctuary. 

How to Reach Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary?

Hyderabad will be the nearest international airport to reach the Sanctuary. From there you can get cabs, trains and buses to reach Rajahmundhry which is about 50 kilometers away from the Park. 

Rajahmundry is the nearest railway station. Tourists can reach the sanctuary by road  as it is just about 50 kilometers away from Rajahmundry. 

From Rajamundhry local jeeps, buses or rented cabs are the options that one can use to reach the Sanctuary.

Accommodation Facilities in  and around the Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary.

Forest rest house at Rajamundry is the nearest accommodation facility near the forest area. You can also stay in Rajamundhry and drive to the wildlife sanctuary as a day excursion.

Other tourist destinations like Maredumilli and Kannapuram have few guest houses that provide the overnight stay facilities to the visitors.

 

Some of the hotels in Rajahmundhry are
River Bay
KEI, RajaMahendhri ResortPLtd
5-1-36to 43, River Bay oad,Near Gouthami Ghat
Rajahmundhy, Andhra Pradesh - 533101
TEl : 91 883 2447000
Fax : 91 883 2447006
EMail : fom@riverbay.co.in
Website: http://www.riverbay.co.in/

2. Anand Regency Hotel
26-3-7, Jampet
Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh,
Pincode- 533103
Phones: 0883 2461201
Email : info@hotelanandregency.com
Url: http://www.hotelanandregency.com