Eco travellers can have a
time of their life at the Etunagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its unique
species of flora and fauna.
Telangana is home to some of
the unique flora and fauna species which make wildlife sanctuaries in the State
a paradise for nature and wildlife lovers. As the State is dotted with thick
forests, offering a habitat to large number of species, a trip to a wildlife
sanctuary should not be missed if you want to watch the wild animal in its
natural habitat.
Eturnagaram Wildlife
Sanctuary in Mulugu district is one such place where you can explore one of the
oldest wildlife sanctuaries in the State. This splendid wildlife reserve is
located near the Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Telangana border.
The land in this wildlife
park is undulating from steep slopes to gentle slopes from west to east.
Three-quarters of the area consist of a plain while the rest is hilly with many
streams and springs. Godavari River passes through the sanctuary.
The wildlife sanctuary also
has some historical significance owing to the existence of tree fossils in the
Sarvai area and caves. The vegetation here is tropical dry deciduous with teak
and other trees of good quality standing at 60-foot height.
It is home to tiger,
leopard, wolf, dhole, golden jackal, sloth bear, chousingha, blackbuck, nilgai,
sambar, spotted deer, chinkara, Indian giant squirrel and many kinds of birds
and reptiles like mugger crocodile, python, cobra and krait.
According to Telangana
Tourism, Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is counted as those rare eco-regions
around the globe that have various embryonic species of ephemeral elements. The
perennial river Dayyam Vagu flows through this beautiful sanctuary and
separates the wildlife sanctuary into two parts.
Moreover, there is trekking
at Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, which offers stunning scenery of the
landscape and gives a chance to meet its cheerful, friendly people. Visitors go
for trekking here to explore the beautiful ecotourism scenery spots, remote
villages, indigenous people and their daily lifestyle.
In addition, cycling and
trail-walking facilities for tourists were also opened, where you can go into
the forest along a specially-prepared 5-km-long route. Along this trail,
viewing locations have been prepped for Sambar and other wildlife. Those who
walked the trail have loved it.
How to reach
The sanctuary is located at
a distance of 110 kms from Warangal and nearly 255 kms from Hyderabad. There
are cottages and rest houses at Tadvai, forest rest house at Warangal and ITDA
guest house at Eturnagaram. Haritha Kakatiya Hotel in Warangal city handles the
tourist flow to the heritage city of Warangal while there are some hotels close
to the highway near Eturnagaram which offer food.
Nearby places
Tadvai Huts: At a distance
of 19 km towards Warangal, you can find Tadvai Forest Huts where you can come
close to the nature and get in touch with trees that are over 100 years old.
These huts are maintained by the Forest Department and the accommodation with
basic amenities costs Rs 2,500 for two persons. You can wake up in the morning
listening to the humming of birds like Malabar Whistling Trush Malabar Giant
Squirrel and lots of rare birds for a birdwatcher.
Dameravai Dolmens: Deep
inside the thick forest near Dameravai village, megalithic tombs called dolmens
can be found on a hillock named Suragun-daiah Gutta, which are believed to be
5,000 years old, and provide an opportunity to learn more about pre-historic
man. From Tadvai forest huts via Katapur village, it is at 17 km and now there
is a good road connectivity to visit the place.
Kondeti View Point: Planning
to explore a view point/ hill station in the midst of fresh environs and
alluring scenic beauty, then Kondeti is an ideal option for you. The
picturesque region with its unspoiled nature offers an outstanding feel to the
tourists. From Tadvai via Medaram, it is 23 kms and from Tadvai via
Chinnaboinapalli, it is 24 kms.
For any details regarding
these places, contact, Eco-Tourism Co-Ordinator: Suman Kalyanapu Ph: 7382619363
or email: ecotourismbhupalpally@gmail.com. For information on Tadvai Huts,
contact, manager Sai Krishna, Phone no.: 7382619376.
What do visitors say?
A visit to Eturnagaram
Wildlife Sanctuary offers an amazing journey through the forest amid pleasant
environment. I can say it is the best place for nature lovers and wildlife lovers.
–Ravikanth, Warangal
It is very beautiful in
rainy and winter seasons. Moreover, a road trip towards the sanctuary itself is
a worth visit. You can enjoy a lot both with your friends and also with your
family.
–Ravalika Rao, Hyderabad
It is an ideal habitat with
a good number of species. It is one of the best places to see wildlife animals.
The ideal time to visit this place is in morning hours. A visit to this
sanctuary offers you lot of memorable experiences.
–Sathish Reddy, Karimnagar
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