Sri Venkateswara National Park The Sanctuary is about 15
km from kadapa, 420 km from Hyderabad and 10 km from Tirupati. It has a rich
variety
of
plant species like Sandalwood, Redsanders, Shorea, Thumbergiana, Shorea
talura, Terminalia pallida, Cycas bebbomei, Syzygium alterifolium etc. It is
the habitat for very rare and endangered golden Gecko, Indian Gaint
Squirrel, tree Shrew and Flying Lizards.
Locations & Area:
Chittoor & Kadapa district; 506 sq. kms
Flora & Fauna:
Dry deciduous mixed forests with patches of moist deciduous forests in the
valleys. Some of the rare and endemic plant species like red sanders, shorea
talura, shorea thumbuggaia, terminalia pallida, sandal wood, cycas beddomei,
syzgium, psilotum nudam etc., occur in this area. The animals found are
panther, sloth bear, sambar, cheetal, mouse deer, barking deer, chowsingha,
wild boar, wild dog, hyena, jackal, fox, civet cat, jungle cat, rare and
endangered golden gecko, slender loris, Indian giant squirrel, tree shrew
and lizard.
DANDELI WILDLIFE
SANCTUARY
Located
in the Uttar Kannada district in the State of Karnataka,110 to 140 kms from
Panjim ( Goa ) Dandeli abounds in a richness of flora and fauna. Its
richness and diversity offers ample opportunities to nature lovers to enjoy
the captivating landscape. The sanctuary is generally undulating with steep
slopes with picturesque deep river valleys and rich hilly forest terrain.The
forest with its spurs of the western ghats, the breath taking valleys, regal
looking meandering rivers and the splendid scenic beauty of the syntheri
rock make it an awe inspiring natural beauty. The forest in Dandeli is
typical moist deciduous and semi evergreen types.
The main
Wildlife species include Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Civet
cat, Wild Boar, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, Mongoose,
Porcupine, Wild Dog, Giant Squirrel, Flying Squirrel, Jackal, Common Langur,
etc.
The Main Bird species include Magpie Robin , Blue headed
gound thrush, Golden Backed Woodpecker, Indian Cuckoo, Crested Serpent
Eagle, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Grey Hornbill and a large variety of other
Birds.
B R Hills Wildlife
Sanctuary This picturesque hill range is 120 kms away from
Mysore and is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna.
At
a height of 5,091 ft., this resort is a must for wildlife lovers. Dancing
trees, whistling winds and swirling streams form a backdrop to some very
rare animals-gaur, chital, sambar, bears, elephants, panthers, tigers…
If
you’re looking for a place that is calm and peaceful, the
Biligirirangaswamy Temple (from which the hill derives its name) is the
right place. The serene surroundings, the soft reverberations of the bells
and the songs of the birds in the background at this complex are sure to
rejuvenate your souls. You may also find the Soligas, native tribes of this
range, singing a sprightly folk song or dancing to a brisk tune. While on
your visit, make sure you don’t miss the Ratha festival, held during ‘Vaishaka’
in the month of April.
