Pranahita Wildlife

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  • 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.

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