Kawal Tiger Reserve

Kawal Tiger Reserve is a protected wildlife area in northeastern Telangana, established as a sanctuary in 1965 and declared a tiger reserve in 2012. Located along the Godavari River banks near the Maharashtra border, it spans over 2,000 square kilometers across multiple districts. The reserve features dense tropical dry deciduous forests and serves as an important wildlife corridor connecting central Indian tiger landscapes.

Visitors can experience guided jeep safaris through dense teak forests with opportunities to observe diverse wildlife including deer, wild boar, monkeys, reptiles, and over 260 bird species. The reserve offers morning and evening safari slots with trained naturalists. While tiger sightings are rare, visitors encounter rich biodiversity in a pristine forest setting along the Godavari River catchment area.

Established as Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary in 1965, making it one of the oldest protected areas in southern India. It was declared a Protected Area in 1999 under the Wildlife Protection Act and upgraded to tiger reserve status in April 2012 as India's 42nd tiger reserve.