Ranganathittu Wildlife Sanctuary
Highlights: Vrindavan gardens, Mysore and avian species.
How To Reach:
By Air: Hyderabad is located at a distance of 316 kilometers from Srisailam (Ranganathittu Wildlife Sanctuary)
By Rail: Srisailam is connected through Hyderabad as well as via Markapur (85 kilometers away) on the South Central Railway.
By Bus: You can take bus from Kurnool at a distance of 190 kilometers from Srisailam,
Guntur at a distance of 220 kilometers from Srisailam, Chennai at a distance of 470 kilometers from Srisailam and Mannanur at a distance of 85 kilometers from Srisailam.
Spreading at a distance of 67 square kilometers, Ranganathittu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Southern State of Karnataka. Celebrated ornithologist. Dr. Salim Ali, during his survey of the birds recommended for the establishment of such a sanctuary. In 1940, the Park got the status of bird sanctuary.
Many Asian birds come at the sanctuary to take refuge to protect them from biting cold in winters. Some of the birds that can be spotted in the sanctuary are little cormorants, egret, spoonbills, open bill storks, darters, river tern, white Ibis, heron, partridge, stone plougher, snake bird. The National bird of India- Peacock wandering majestically in the paradise welcomes tourists.
It is a well-known tourist destination and is located at a distance of 20 kilometers from beautiful Vrindavan gardens. The Park is basically a Birds Sanctuary situated on the banks of the River Kaveri. What makes the sanctuary favorite place of birds is the insect population and cool, tranquil atmosphere where they can lodge peacefully. There are six islets at the Sanctuary. These islets are the breeding grounds of birds. Migratory birds lay their eggs on these islets in the river.
Multitudinous varieties of bonnie birds can be seen en route on a boat ride. The oarsmen are also excellent guides to provide tourists the exact location as to where the birds may be spotted.
The best time to visit the sanctuary is in the months of June to November from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. During monsoons the sanctuary gets flooded, so it becomes difficult to penetrate this forest.
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