Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary is nestled in the famous Deccan plateau. It is situated in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh along the coast of river Pranahita, an important tributary of the river Godavari. The total coverage of the sanctuary is approximately 136 sq km.

History
The sanctuary was established in the year 1980 and happens to be one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries of the country. It was established primarily for the conservation of black bucks, which is the state animal.

Flora
Riverine Forests and dry deciduous forest are the endemic vegetation covers of Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary. The important trees here are Bamboo, teak, Anogeisus, Terminalias and so on.

Fauna
Black Buck is the important animal of the forest. Other mammals of the sanctuary include Panther, Tiger, Indian otter, Cheetal, Nilgai, Sloth Bear, Langurs, Civets, etc. During the wet seasons, the tigers and certain other animals of the sanctuary migrate to Tadoba sanctuary in Maharastra.

Avian fauna
Teals, Brahminy Ducks, herons, strokes etc.

Getting there
The closest airport and bus terminal are located about 300 km away at Hyderabad. The nearest railway station is at Mancherial about 70 km.

Tourist information
No accommodation is available inside the sanctuary. Forest Rest Houses at Chinnur or Mancherial provide quality lodging facilities for the tourists.
Permit for entering the sanctuary has to be obtained from the Divisional Forest Officer, stationed at Jannaram. The temperature of the area varies between 15 0 C and 40 0 C. Tourists are advised to wear light cotton clothes as the humidity level is very high here. The area is mostly a rugged topography. Hence, visitors are advised to wear proper boots during the excursions and nature trails.

General information
Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary, Mancherial, Adilabad District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Ideal time to visit: November to April.
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