About Jungle Star Nature Camp
Jungle Star Nature Camp is an eco-tourism nature camp located in the dense forests of Maredumilli in the Eastern Ghats, Alluri Sitharama Raju District, Andhra Pradesh. Operated by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation and promoted by Andhra Pradesh Tourism, it offers bamboo huts and cottages amidst reserve forest. It is notable for its forest setting, tribal culture exposure, and as a base for exploring waterfalls and viewpoints in Maredumilli.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forest-based eco stay with bamboo cottages and huts set amidst dense Eastern Ghats woodland. The camp is surrounded by tall trees, bamboo groves and streams. Guests can explore nature trails, enjoy campfire evenings, dine on local bamboo chicken, and use the camp as a base for guided treks, birdwatching and visits to nearby waterfalls and viewpoints. Facilities are rustic and nature-oriented.
Key highlights
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Eco stay in bamboo huts and cottages inside Maredumilli reserve forest
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Dense Eastern Ghats forest setting with rich flora and birdlife
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Base for visiting Jalatarangini and Amruthadhara waterfalls
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Guided nature walks, trekking and birdwatching trails
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Local tribal culture and bamboo chicken cuisine experience
History of Jungle Star Nature Camp
Maredumilli forests are part of the Eastern Ghats and have long been inhabited by tribal communities including Konda Reddi. The Jungle Star Nature Camp was developed as an eco-tourism initiative by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation to promote sustainable forest tourism and provide livelihood support while conserving the reserve forest area.
Culture & Context
The camp showcases the culture of local tribal communities and the forest-based lifestyle of the region, including bamboo crafts and local cuisine such as bamboo chicken, offering visitors an introduction to the traditions of the Eastern Ghats forest communities.
Route
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