| GUNDLA BRAHMESWARA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY |
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| Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary is one the most fascinating tourist attractions of World. Though Tiger has been categorized an endangered species, the sight of this carnival is not rare in this wildlife sanctuary. |
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| The dense forest of the Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary holds diverse biodiversities that invites admirers of nature to visit this place frequently. Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary gets its name from the Gundla Brahmeswara plateau on which it is situated. The sanctuary is intruded by the Gundlakamma River which is a perennial one. |
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| Counted as one of the major wildlife sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh, Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary provides secured shelter to a varied wild life. |
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| The Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Andhra Pradesh, India at about 30 km away from Nandyal, which lies on the border area between Kurnool and Prakasam districts. One remarkable fact about Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary is that it is the last surviving tract of pristine forests of Nallamalai. The Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary spreads over an area of over 1194 sq km and is covered by mixed deciduous forests. |
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| The perennial river Gundlakamma, which crosses through the sanctuary, is the life-line of the wildlife sanctuary as it presents a varied habitat for wild life. |
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| The sanctuary abounds in plants that have immense ethno-botanical value. In fact the sanctuary is renowned as one of the most picturesque forest areas. The sanctuary boasts of a rich and diverse flora that comprises of trees like Teak, shisham, Boswellia, Terminalia, Dalbergia, Andug and Bamboo. |
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| Animal lovers can look forward to a close encounters. The Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary is marked by dense forests, abundant flora and fauna and picturesque spots. |
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| The Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary is also a natural habitat supporting ample bird and animal life. |
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| The dense foliage of the Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary holds varied animals, birds, and reptiles including tiger, panther, sloth bear, wild dog, hyena, jungle cat, langur, bonnet monkey, pangolin, sambar, nilgai, chowsinga, chinkara, mouse deer, monitor lizard, python and marsh crocodile; some of these species are even considered endangered animals. |
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| The main attractions of the Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary are Mouse deer and Langur and you may also catch a glimpse of the elusive Cheetah in its natural habitat. |
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| The climate of the Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary region is usually hot round the year with most of the precipitation occuring during the monsoon. Maximum temperatures in summer soars in the range of 40-45° Celsius while winters in the Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary are usually mild. |
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| The period between October to May is considered the best time to visit the Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary. |
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| Accommodation will not be a major issue because of the presence of the inspection bungalow at Nandyal and a Forest Rest House at Diguvametta. |
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To get there
By Road : It is well connected by road from the town from Kurnool, which is only 100 kms away from the sanctuary.
By Rail : The nearest railway station is Nandyal Railway Station; merely at a distance of 30 kms away from the Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary.
By Air : Hyderabad is the nearest airport to reach the Gundla Brahmeswara Wildlife Sanctuary.
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