1. Sri Venkateswara National Park in Chittoor: Sri Venkateswara National Park is a nature lover’s retreat as you can witness interesting wildlife like Slender Loris and Tree shrew, different varieties of birds like Crested Serpent Eagle and Indian Roller and numerous endemic plants. The main highlights of the park are the Talakona, Gundalakona and Guyana waterfalls.
Location: Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh 517002
Timings: Monday to Sunday – 9 AM to 5 PM
Entry fee: INR 50 for adults, INR 10 for children
2. Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary in Visakhapatnam: Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is a vast forest reserve that shelters flora and fauna native to the Western Ghats. You can spot unique vegetation like the Indian Screw tree and Jungle Berry Bunches and protected species including Indian leopard, Indian pangolin, Russel’s viper, Banded bay cuckoo and Indian peafowl.
Location: R8G3+MJQ, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 531173
Timings: Monday to Sunday – 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Entry fee: INR 10 for adults, INR 5 for children
3. Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary in Kurnool: Famously known as the habitat of the Great Indian Bustard, Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary is popular for its rare species of birds and reptiles. It is the home to a multitude of species like Blackbucks, sparrows, bonnets, mynas, Indian rollers, Russell's vipers and Indian cobras.
Location: P9Q8+H2X, Rollapadu, Andhra Pradesh 518405
Timings: Monday to Sunday – 7 AM to 6 PM
Entry fee: INR 50 for adults, INR 10 for children
4. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary in Nellore: The popular birding spot of South India, Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is a birdwatcher’s paradise as it hosts numerous migratory birds every winter. You can see flamingos, waterfowls, Grey heron, Painted stork, Black-headed ibis, Garganey, Marsh Sandpiper and Gadwall.
Location: P4FF+M9P, Attakanitippa, Andhra Pradesh 524121
Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM
