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The Variety Of Flora
This sanctuary is located 50-km from Chittoor
and 120-km from Bangalore
by road. It covers an area of 358-sq-kms. The area is covered by southern
tropical thorn type of forests, consisting of flora Albiziaamara,
Ficusreligiosa, Ficustomentosa, Ficus Bengalensis and Bamboo.
The
flora also consists of a species, which is a regeneration of 'santalum'
album. The habitat of Kaundinya sanctuary is rugged with high hills and
deep valleys. The Kaigal and Kaundinya are two streams, which flow through
the sanctuary.
Fauna
Tourists can find a wide variety of animals like Cheetal, Four horned
Antelope, Sambhar, Mouse Deer, Hare, Porcupine, Wild boar, Jungle Cat,
Jackal, Sloth Bear, Panther, Jungle Fowl, Peafowl's and Elephants.
Rail: Nearest Railway station is at
Chittoor.
Road: It is well connected by State buses. Tourists can take taxis
from Chittoor.
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