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Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
Jannaram 50-km from Mancherial, Adilabad
district and is 260-kms from
Hyderabad It was
established in 1965 and was originally managed as a 'Game Reserve'. It
spreads over 893-sq-km with dry deciduous teak forest, bamboo and
miscellaneous species of flora. Because of its rich biodiversity it was
declared as a sanctuary.
Fauna
Animals like Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Muntjac (barking deer), Indian
Bison (Gaur), Sloth Bear, Panther, Tiger and variety of birds like
Peacocks, Patridges, Quails, Vultures, Eagles, Kites, Owls, Mynas,
Pigeons, Tree - pies, Kingfishers are seen in the sanctuary. One can find
reptiles like Python, Crocodile, Star Tortoise, Cobra, Kraite, and Monitor
Lizard.
Rail: Nearest railway station is at
Mancherial, which is 50-km away.
Road: Tourists can take buses from
Adilabad.
Forest rest house at Jannaram.