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Andhra Pradesh WildlifeAlisagar Deer Park, Nizamabad Alisagar Deer Park is located in Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh. The Alisagar was constructed in 1931 by the Nizam. Flanked by natural hillocks and lovely flower gardens, the lake and its surroundings are rich in scenic beauty. Near the reservoir is situated the Alisagar Deer Park, which was established in 1985. The park hosts many deer species. This is a good picnic spot for tourists. From Nizamabad there are regular buses to Alisagar. How to Reach This Place Road : Nizamabad is well connected by road with Karimnagar, Adilabad, Warangal, Nanded (Maharashtra) and Hyderabad city. 163 kms. Rail : 163 km from Hyderabad. Nizamabad railway station is on the Kachiguda - Manmad line of the south central railway. Air : 163 km from Hyderabad Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary, Coringa Situated 20 Kms from Kakinada and 70 Kms from Rajahmundry, this sanctuary is a part of river Godavari and has a rich growth of Mangrove plantation. A unique feature of this sanctuary is that it's located on the back waters of the sea. Otter, a protected specie is found here. Among other animals which include Fishing Cat, Jackal, Sea Turtle and Estuarine Crocodile which are found in the creeks. The common birds found are Snipes, Ducks, ,Sea Gulls and Flamingos.Best season to visit is from October to May. Accommodation is available at forest rest houses located at Coringa and Rajahmundry. How to Reach This Place Road : Located 20 K.M from Kakinada on Kakinada-Yanam route. It is well connected by road. Rail : Nearest Railway station is Kakinada. Rajahmundry is 70 km away. Eturnagaram Sanctuary, Eturnagaram Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the oldest sanctuaries of Andhra Pradesh. It is spread at a distance of 806 sq.km in Warangal district. It is located at a distance of 90 km. from Warangal and 250 km. from Hyderabad. The forest includes southern tropical dry deciduous type of teak and its associates like Thiruman, Maddi, Bamboo etc., while the fauna includes several endangered animals like Tiger, Sloth Bear, Four Horned Antelope, Chinkara, Black Buck etc Best season to visit: From October to April Contact: Divisional Forest Officer, Wildlife Management Division, Warangal AP How to Reach This Place Road : It is located at a distance of 110 kms from Warangal. Number of RTC buses and also private transport is available from Warangal. Rail : It is located at a distance of 110 kms from Warangal. Air : 250 Kms from Hyderabad. Indira Gandhi Zoological park, Visakhapatnam The park covers an area of 625 acres. It is presently one of the largest zoo located in the natural settings of a reserve forest about 4 km. from the Visakhapatnam railway station on the National Highway at Mathurawada. Nearly eighty species of animals numbering to about eight hundred are present in the zoo. The Zoo Park has different sections for primates, carnivores, lesser carnivores, small mammals, reptiles, ungulates, and birds. Primates This section houses various species of monkeys - the common Langur, Rhesus monkey, Bonnet Monkey and other exotic fauna like Mandrills, Olive Baboons and Sacred Baboons. Carnivores This section has Panthers, Tigers, Lions, Pumas, Jaguars and lesser carnivores like the Wolves, Jackals, Wild Dogs, Hyenas, etc., The Himalayan Black Bear and the Sloth Bear are housed in large moated enclosures. The Hippopotamus is a special attraction at the zoo. The Crocodile Complex has all the three Indian Crocodile species. Reptiles The Reptile section has Pythons, Snakes, Land Tortoises, Terrapins, Water Monitor Lizards, Monitor Lizards etc., Herbivores Elephant, Bison, Sambar, Spotted Deer and Thamin Deer are in the collection. Aves A varied collection of birds from the Eastern Ghats in the large walk-through aviaries is a special attraction of the zoo. The Grey Pelicans, Rosy Pelicans, Pied Horn Bills, Painted Storks, Peacocks, Ducks, Love Birds, Budgerigars and Cockateels form the bird collection of the Zoo. Timings: Timings 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.  The Zoo is open round the year on all weekdays except Monday. Contact: Curator Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam - 530 040 How to Reach This Place Road : Visakhapatnam is 650 km from Hyderabad and 350 km from Vijayawada. Regular bus services are available to Hyderabad, \Tijayawada, Bhubaneswar, Chennai and Tirupati. Rail : Visakhapatnam is a major junction on the commercially important Chennai, Kolkata rail line. As such the city is well connected by rail with New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Daily express trains are available to all these four maj or cities. Air : Connected with Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Bhubaneshwar. Indian Airlines flies daily to Hyderabad and five times a week to Chennai, New. Delhi and Kolkata.
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