Kawal Tiger Reserve is nestled in Adilabad district’s Jannaram forest in Andhra Pradesh. It was initially set as a prime tiger hunting ground for the Nizam of Hyderabad. The famous Kadam River flows through this reserve.

Notifications: Wildlife Sanctuary: 1972; Tiger Reserve: April 2012

Flora
Forest Type: Dry deciduous forest
Plants: Bamboo, Teak, Cassias, Pterocarpus, Terminalia and Anogeisus.

Fauna
Leopard, nilgai, cheetal, gaur, sloth bear, panther, barking deer, Indian Bison and sambar. According to an unofficial count, around 20 tigers have been spotted in the Kawal Tiger Reserve.

Avian Fauna
Quails, Eagles, Owls, Peacocks, Partridges, Pigeons, Mynahs, Eagles, Kingfisher and Vultures

Getting there
Mancherial railway station (about 50 km away) is the nearest railway station and Hyderabad airport is the closest airport. This tiger reserve is situated at a distance of about 260 km away from Hyderabad. Nearest bus terminal is at Mancherial town, which in turn is well connected with Hyderabad through regular bus services.

Tourist Information
Forest Rest House at Jannaram provides quality accommodation for the incoming tourists. One can also opt to stay in the Hyderabad/Secunderabad city where different hotels and guest houses are easily available.
The watch towers located at different spots in the reserve offers excellent bird viewing experiences. Viewing sunrise and sunset from the watch towers at Alinagar and Donga pa is a life time experience.

Additional information:
Kawal Tiger Reserve, Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh.
Area: approximately 893 sq km.
Average temperature: winter: min 12 °C & max 22°C; summer: min 22°C & max 40°C.
Ideal time to visit: October to February (subject to change)
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