About Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is a coastal mangrove ecosystem located near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, at the confluence of the Godavari River and the Bay of Bengal. Established in 1978, it covers about 235.7 sq km and is the second largest mangrove forest in India after the Sundarbans. Notable for its dense mangrove vegetation, tidal creeks, and diverse fauna including fishing cats, otters, estuarine crocodiles and migratory birds, it is accessed primarily by boat.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tidal mangrove forest with dense mangrove trees, narrow creeks and mudflats accessible mainly by licensed boat from the Coringa jetty. The sanctuary features a wooden boardwalk, watch tower and interpretation centre near the entrance. Inside, visitors can observe diverse birdlife, occasional sightings of otters, fishing cats and estuarine crocodiles, and experience a quiet estuarine landscape where the Godavari meets the Bay of Bengal.
Key highlights
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Second largest mangrove forest in India covering about 235.7 sq km in the Godavari estuary
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Boat safari through tidal creeks and dense mangrove channels
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Rich birdlife with over 120 species including migratory birds in winter
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Habitat for fishing cat, smooth-coated otter and estuarine crocodile
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Wooden boardwalk, watch tower and interpretation centre for visitor viewing