About Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary
Covering approximately 3568 square kilometers, Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary or Srisailam Sanctuary or formerly called Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is a renowned Tiger reserve. The entire topography has many canyons intruding the area. Most of the area are wrapped up by dry deciduous vegetation and of course scrub of thick bamboo. You can come across Leopard, Tiger, deer, sloth bear, Hyena etc. The Srisailam Dam down water gives shelter to various Crocodiles and Alligators. This sanctuary sprawls across nearly five districts in Andhra like Guntur, Kurnool, Nalgonda, Mahaboobnagar and Prakasam.
The 'Chenchus' primitive tribals, are indigenous to the area. You can stay in Forest rest houses are 40 bed dormitories which functions mainly for tourists.
Location & Places to Visit on Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary Map
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Places to Visit near Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary
Kamaldham Mandir Lotus Temple, Telangana
0 km from Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Nestled in the serene surroundings of [Location], the Kamaldham Mandir Lotus Temple is a revered spiritual site and a must-visit for anyone...
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Mallela Theertham, Andhra Pradesh
6.2 km from Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Deep within the thick deciduous forest lays the Mallela Theertham. The bumpy road and 250 muddy steps lead you down the valley to reach the...
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Akka Mahadevi caves, Andhra Pradesh
19 km from Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
The visit to Akka Mahadevi Caves is going to be enthralling part of visiting the Srisailam. You have to reach Patal Ganga using a ropeway. In...
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Nagarjunakonda, Andhra Pradesh
*32.5 km from Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Nagarjunakonda, an island in Guntur district is actually a historical Buddhist town. In ancient period, this place was termed as Sri Parvata. The...
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Srisailam Dam, Andhra Pradesh
37.4 km from Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
India’s third largest Hydroelectric Project, Srisailam dam was constructed across River Krishna when it flows through Srisailam of Kurnool...
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Nallamala Hills, Andhra Pradesh
*41.4 km from Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Nallamala Hills located in Eastern Ghats have rocky terrain and surrounded by dense forests. The Srisailam Dam is main attraction of the region....
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Hathakesvara Temple, Andhra Pradesh
51.3 km from Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Small but architecturally beautiful temple, Hathakesvara Temple is located on the foothills of Nallamala Hills in Srisailam. The temple is...
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Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh
53.5 km from Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is considered as one among the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples is located in the middle of Nallamala Hills surrounded by dense...
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Shikaresvara Temple, Andhra Pradesh
54.3 km from Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Shikaresvara Temple is atop the highest point (2830 feet) called Shikaram, in Nallamala Hill of Srisailam. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva....
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Devarakonda Fort, Telangana
83.8 km from Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
The 13th century fort - Devarakonda Fort built during the reign of Padma Nayaka - the Velama Kings, stands in ruin on top of a hill. Though lying...
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