Area: 136.02 sq kms/13,602 ha
Location: District - Adilabad, Chinnur- Mancherial forest division about
300 km. north East of Hyderabad.
Description:
Pranahita
is a prime forest of dry deciduous type.The river Pranahita flows through the
sanctuary feeding the forest with water. It is a hilly and undulating forest
with patches of grassland and plateau.
Access:
By Air: The nearest airport is Hyderabad; 300 kms from Pranahita.
By Road: It is about 70 Km. from Mancherial which is well connected to most
of the cities of India.
Temperature:
The region is generally hot and dry and the min/max temperature varies from
15to 40oC
Accommodation and facilities:
Accommodation is available at Forest Rest house at Mancherial and Chinnur.
Wildlife
Flora: The main trees found here are Pterocarpus marsupium, Dalbergia latifolia,
Dalbergia sissoo, Dalbergia paniculata, Ficus spp etc.
Mammals: The place is good for sightings of ungulates, deer and a diverse
birdlife.
