Wildlife Safaris – Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve(NSTR) boasts of an outstanding array of diversity of flora and fauna. The tiger reserve is popularly known for its Royal Bengal Tigers. While Tigers are popular tourist attractions, you would be doing yourself a disservice if you don’t learn and observe the impressive diversity of species diversity we find here. And the good thing is the wildlife safaris will be operational throughout the year.
We have over 80 species of mammals, 200+ species of Birds, 54 species of reptiles, 20 amphibians, 55 fishes, 101 Butterflies, 57 species of Moths, 45 species of Coleopterans, 35 species of Odonata and numerous other forms of insects.
The wild animals which are commonly
found here are Tigers, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Spotted Deers, Sambars, Blackbucks, Chinkaras, Mouse deers, Palm Civets, Porcupines, Mongoose, Langurs, Honey Badgers, variety of reptile species, particularly snakes like Russel Viper, Indian Cobra, Rat snake, Checkered Keelback etc.
The river Krishna which flows through the tiger reserve for a linear distance of more than 200 kms also has a good population of Mugger crocodiles, Smooth Coated Otters and many turtle and fish species.
Wild animals being wild, the sighting of any animal is only a chance encounter in any wildlife safari. But you get to immerse and lose yourself in the heavenly beauty of Nallamalas.
To make oneself experience the beauty and depth of wilderness and to get educated about the need to conserve forests and wildlife.
Each season brings its own beauty. If you want to witness the sight of dense, lush green forests, you are advised to visit during monsoon.
Beginners often use field guides that categorize birds by size, color, and markings. Online resources and birding apps can provide This is not guaranteed. The encounter of any animal in the wild is always by chance. Nothing can be guaranteed with respect to any animal. additional information and help confirm identifications based on habitat and behavior.
Summers and late winters are the best time to sight tigers as the animals come
near saucer pits and waterbodies in search of water.
Mornings and late evenings are the best time when the bird activity will be at the peak.
The most common birds are Oriental Magpie Robin, Jungle Babbler, Common tailorbird, Tickell’s Blue flycatcher, Greater Coucal, Gray Hornbill, Red wattled Lapwing, Green Imperial Pigeon, Common Hawk Cuckoo, Indian Cuckoo, Changeable Hawk Eagle, Gray Junglefowl, Indian Peafowl etc.
Currently we have accommodation facility in Nallamala Jungle Camp, Bairluty and
Nallamala Jungle Camp, Pacherla and in Rollapadu.
There are 5 different places in which visitors visit NSTR. And the exact distances from popular places to these locations is given in “How to Reach” column.
Yes, we do have guides accompanying the tourists in Gypsies.
There are 5 different places in which visitors visit NSTR. And the exact distances from popular places to these locations is given in “How to Reach” column.
Yes, we do have guides accompanying the tourists in Gypsies.