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Location
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50-km From Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.
Coverage Area :
358-sq-km.
Main Attractions : Nilgiri
Tahr.
Best Time To Visit :
October to May.
Accommodation
: Forest Guest House at palamaneru
Arrival
Information :
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By Rail : Nearest Railway station is at Chittoor.
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By Air : Nearest Airport - Bangalore
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By Road :
Nizamabad is well connected by
Road with Karimnagar,
Adilabad, Warangal, and Hyderabad.
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Nearby Excursions :
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Nearby Cities :
This sanctuary is located 50-km from Chittoor and 120-km from Bangalore by road. It covers an area of 358-sq-kms.
Flora
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The area is covered by southern tropical thorn type of forests, consisting of flora Albiziaamara, Ficusreligiosa, Ficustomentosa, Ficus Bengalensis and Bamboo.The flora also consists of a species, which is a regeneration of 'santalum' album. The habitat of Kaundinya sanctuary is rugged with high hills and deep valleys. The Kaigal and Kaundinya are two streams, which flow through the sanctuary.
Fauna :
Tourists can find a wide variety of animals like Cheetal, Four horned Antelope, Sambhar, Mouse Deer, Hare, Porcupine, Wild boar, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Sloth Bear, Panther, Jungle Fowl, Peafowl's and Elephants.
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