 Wildlife Sanctuary in South India - 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. Counted as one of the major wildlife
sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh, Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary
provides secured shelter to a varied wild life.
One remarkable fact about Gundla Brahmeswara Sanctuary
is that it is the last surviving tract of pristine forests
of Nallamalai. 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.
Animal lovers can look forward to a close encounters
with tigers, panther, Sloth bear, Wild dog, Hyena, Jungle
cat, Langur, Bonnet monkey, Pangolin, Sambar, Nilgai,
Chowsinga, Chinkara, Mouse deer. You will also stumble
upon the Monitor lizard and marsh Crocodiles. Watch
out for the hefty Pythons that might be just round the
corner.
Gundla Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at a distance
of about 100 km from the Kurnool Railway Station and
30 km from the railway station at Nandyal. October to
May is the best time for visiting this sanctuary. 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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