About Nallamala Jungle Camp
Nallamala Jungle Camp is an eco-tourism accommodation facility located at Bairluty village in Atmakur mandal, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, within the Nallamala forest range of the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. Operated by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department, it offers cottages and tented accommodation amid dense forest. It is notable for jungle safaris, trekking, birdwatching and proximity to Srisailam, providing visitors a managed forest stay experience.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a managed forest stay inside the Nallamala hills with cottage and tent accommodation surrounded by dense deciduous forest. The camp offers guided jeep safaris into the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve buffer area, nature walks, trekking trails and birdwatching. Facilities include an in-house restaurant, bonfire area and viewpoints. The setting is remote and quiet with limited mobile connectivity, focused on nature observation rather than urban amenities.
Key highlights
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Eco-tourism stay inside Nallamala forest within Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
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Jungle safari and guided nature treks through dense forest
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Birdwatching and wildlife sighting opportunities
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Cottage and tented accommodation with forest surroundings
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Proximity to Srisailam and Mallela Theertham as part of forest circuit
History of Nallamala Jungle Camp
Located in the Nallamala Hills, part of the Eastern Ghats and within the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, notified in 1978 and the largest tiger reserve in India. The forest has long served as a buffer for the Srisailam region and is managed by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department for conservation and eco-tourism.
Culture & Context
The Nallamala forest is traditionally associated with the Srisailam pilgrimage region and the Chenchu tribal communities native to these hills. The camp promotes eco-tourism and awareness of forest conservation and local tribal heritage.
Route
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