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Area:
860-sq-km/86,000 ha
Established In: 1952 as a sanctuary.
Location: 50-km From Warangal, Andhra Pradesh
Description:
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is a manmade lake, completed in
1213 AD by the Kakatiyas. The sanctuary is spread over
860-sq-km consisting of a large plateau surrounded by low
hills. The environment and the Pakhal Lake form the core
area of the sanctuary. The vegetation consists of tropical
dry deciduous mixed forests, bamboo and mixed teak
forests.
Its natural scenic beauty and landscape is extremely
beautiful and captivating, which makes this place worth
visiting. This sanctuary consists of a large plateau
surrounded with low hills. The Pakhal Lake and its
environs form the core area. Altitude ranges from 280-300
ft.
Visiting Season:
November To June
Access:
By Rail Nearest railway station is at Warangal
By Road: It is located on Narsampet-Warangal division,
which is at a distance of 50-km from Warangal. Pakhal is
130-km by road from Hyderabad. It is well connected by
road.
Temperature:
The temperature in this area ranges from 15 -45oC. Average
annual rainfall 1,225mm
Accommodation
PWD Rest House, Sulurpet
Wildlife
Flora: Tropical deciduous forests with a few evergreen
species such as Aegle marmelos and Mallotus philippensis.
The deciduous trees, forming the chief components of the
forest are Adina cordifolia, Bombax ceiba, Bridelia retusa,
Cleistanthus collinus, Cochlospermum religiosum, Emblica
officinalis, Dalbergia latifolia, Flacourtia indica,
Garuga pinnata, There are also many climbers, woody herbs
and shrubs and monsoon plants. Extensive grasslands occur
near the lake.
Fauna Leopard, sambar, nilgai, sloth bear, chital,
chowsingha (four-horned antelope) , chinkara (mountain
gazelle), blackbuck, wild boar. Large concentration of
migratory waterfowls and waders arrive at the lake between
November and March.
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