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Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary lying on the Right Bank of the Godavari River forms a part of the Dandakaranya forests in Khammam district. It is situated 12-km from Paloncha, Khammam District. It extends over an area of 635.4-sq-kms It derives its name from the river Kinnerasani, which bisects the sanctuary and ultimately drains into the Godavari River.
The
sanctuary represents dry deciduous mixed type forests with teak, bamboo
and terminals. Other species found here are Maddi, Yepi, Yegissa, Sommi
Thandra, Bandaru, Amla, Mango, Tendu. Main attractions of the sanctuary
are the Deer Park, Kinnerasani Dam and Reservoir with Jaladrushyam Guest
house. Many perennial springs known as "Togus" flow through this
sanctuary along with Kinnerasani Rallavagu.
Fauna
Animals like Cheetal, Black Bucks, Chinkaras, Chousinghas, Sambhars, Wild
Boars, Gaurs, Wild Dog, Hyena, Jackals, Sloth Bear, Panthers, Tigers, and
a variety of bird species like Peafowl, Jungle Fowl, Qualis, Partridges,
Doves, Ducks, Teals, Spoonbills, Nuktas, Open bill stork, come to nest and
graze in Kinnersani lake. Reptiles like Python, Cobra, Kraite and Vipers
can also be seen.
A holiday home glass guesthouse, Eco park near dam, Environmental
Education Centre and Luxuriant forests along the fore shore of the
Reservoir are other tourist attractions of this place.
Rail: Nearest railway station is at
Bhadrachalam, which is about 25-km from Kinnerasani.
Road: Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located at about 12-km
from Paloncha in Khammam district
of Andhra Pradesh. It can be reached from Khammam by bus.
Forest rest house is available at Paloncha and Kothagudem.