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.
