About Kinnerasani Deer Park
Kinnerasani Deer Park is a wildlife attraction located within the Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary near Yanambailu village in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana. The park houses spotted deer and other herbivores in a semi-natural habitat alongside the scenic Kinnerasani Dam reservoir. Visitors can observe deer, enjoy boating on the reservoir, and explore the Environmental Education Centre featuring wildlife sculptures.
Visitors guide
Visitors can see spotted deer and other herbivores in an enclosed park area within the wildlife sanctuary. The park features a swan pond with black swans, boating facilities on the Kinnerasani Dam reservoir, and an Environmental Education Centre with wildlife sculptures. The surrounding area offers views of the reservoir with tree-covered islands and dense forest landscape of the Eastern Ghats.
Key highlights
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Spotted deer and herbivore population in semi-natural habitat
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Black swans in the swan pond
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Boating on Kinnerasani Dam reservoir
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Environmental Education Centre with wildlife sculptures
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Scenic reservoir views with tree-covered islands
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Part of 635 sq km Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
History of Kinnerasani Deer Park
The Kinnerasani Dam was built in 1966 on the Kinnerasani River, a tributary of the Godavari River. The dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes and supplies water to the Kothagudem Thermal Power Station.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (approximately 290-300 km); Rajahmundry Airport (approximately 150 km) and Vijayawada Airport (approximately 200 km) are alternative options |
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| By train |