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Pakhal Wild life Sanctuary (Pakhal)
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 50 Km from Warangal, along the shoreline of Pakhal Lake and is named after it. It is a manmade lake, excavated in 1213 AD by the Kakatiyas. Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 880 sq.km consisting of a large plateau surrounded by low hills. The environment and the Pakhal Lake form the core area of the sanctuary. The vegetation consists of tropical dry deciduous mixed forests, bamboo and mixed teak forests.
Its natural scenic beauty and landscape is extremely good-looking and fascinating, which makes this place worth visiting. Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is home to Spotted Dear, Sambhar, Nilghai, Wild Boar, Guar, Python, Wild Dogs, Foxes, Jackals, Hyena, Sloth Bear, Panther, Tiger, Ducks, Teals, Cormorant, Spoon Bills, and Storks etc. It has wide range of jungle birds and several water birds that spend the winter here.
Best time to Visit:
November to June.
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