About Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary
Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected grassland sanctuary near Rollapadu village in Midthur Mandal, Nandyal District, Andhra Pradesh, about 45 km from Kurnool. Established in 1988, it covers approximately 6.14 sq km of open grasslands and scrub. It was created primarily to conserve the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard and also shelters blackbuck, wolves, jackals and diverse grassland birds, making it an important site for wildlife observation and conservation in the Deccan region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open, dry grassland landscape with scattered scrub and flat terrain typical of the Deccan plateau. The sanctuary offers watchtowers and designated tracks for observing wildlife, primarily the Great Indian Bustard, lesser florican, blackbuck, Indian wolf, jackal and numerous resident and migratory birds. The environment is quiet and natural with minimal built structures, focused on birdwatching, wildlife viewing and photography with guidance from forest staff.
Key highlights
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One of the few remaining habitats for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard
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Population of blackbuck and other grassland fauna including Indian wolf and jackal
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Important birding site for lesser florican, harriers, and migratory birds
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Expansive natural grassland and scrub ecosystem of the Deccan plateau