Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary is located at about 15 kilometers from Medak and about 115 kilometers from Hyderabad, the capitl city of Telangana. The Sanctuary is named after the Pocharam Lake, which was formed after the Alliar Dam was established. The dam is surrounded by dense forests and has an area of about 130 square kilometers. Pocharam forests are said to be the favourite hunting grounds of the Nizam of Hyderabad.
Surrounded by dense forests, the sanctuary has a variety of flora and fauna, and attracts lots of birds as well. Bar-Headed Goose, Brahminy Bucks and Open Billed Stork are some among them. You can also find Leopard, Forest Cat, Wild Dog, Wolf, Jackal, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Nilgai, Chinkara, Chital, and Four horned Antelope in these forests.
How to reach Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary?
Hyderabad is the nearest International airport and is connected to most of the cities in and out of India. From Hyderabad it is easier to reach Medak and go to the sanctuary from there. Private transport vehicles are available at Medak to go to the Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary.
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