Area: 591-sq-kms/59,100 ha
Established In: 1978 as a sanctuary..
Location: 50-km From Rajahmundry, Spreading Over Three Districts Of Khammam,
East And West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Description:
Nestled
in fertile Godavari basin is one of the finest representative forests of the
eastern ghats known for the big cats like Tiger, Leopard and the large herbivores
is also a treasure trove of the birds. It lies on the left and right banks of
the river Godavari and cuts through the Papikonda hill range of Eastern Ghats.
Papikonda is part of the precipitous Papikonda range (150-1,350m). The river
Godavari cuts through the preciptious Papikonda range through a picturesque
gorge.
Varied and multifarious streams emanating from covers of the hill make the Papikonda
forest vegetation luxuriant. All these constitute to make the area into a typical
ecological, facinal and geomorphological zone.
Visiting Season:
November To June
Access:
By Rail Nearest railway station is at Rajahmundry.
By Road: Papikonda sanctuary is 50-km from Rajahmundry and is well connected
by road.
Accommodation
Forest rest house is available at Rajahmundry, Maredumilli, Kannapuram
Wildlife
Flora
: The different species of flora found here are Tectona Grandis, Terminalias,
Tomentosa, Lagerstroemia Lanceolata, Latifolia, Albizzia Amara, Albizzia Lebbeck.
Dendrocalamus Strictus Bambusa Arundinacea.
Fauna : The habitat is suited for Tigers, Gaurs, Panther and other animals
like Spotted Deer, Four Horned Antelope, Sambar, Hyena, Jackals, Sloth Bear,
Muggers. The presence of Gharials was also reported. A variety of both resident
and migratory birds are found along river Godavari and its tributaries.
